Heavy Showers and Potential Thunderstorms Impacting Southwestern Roanoke and Eastern Montgomery CountiesWhat's Happening:
A cluster of heavy showers, with potential thunderstorms, is moving northeast at 5 mph. This weather event is expected to continue through 5:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas:BlacksburgChristiansburgBent MountainShawsvilleMc Donalds MillElliston-LafayetteMerrimacWhat to Expect:
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Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour.Potential for low-lying flooding and water ponding on roads.Cloud to ground lightning strikes possible. Impacts: Poor drainage and street flooding likely.Risk of hydroplaning on wet roads.Safety Tips:Seek shelter indoors if outdoors during thunderstorms.Avoid driving through flooded roadways.Slow down to prevent hydroplaning. When to Check Back:
Monitor weather.gov or roanoke.com/weather for updates.
This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.
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