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The Mount Airy News
Efforts mounted for flood-stranded families
CLAUDVILLE, Va. — Multiple entities have joined forces to aid families stranded in the remote Kibler Valley area as a result of recent flooding that washing out roads. “They’re getting closer to normal,” said Pamela Smith, vice president of the Ararat Ruritan Club, which is serving as a rallying point for the rescue efforts that began in the early morning hours Friday and are still ongoing. “We’re kind of just planning it day by day,” Smith added Monday regarding clearing operations involving heavy equipment to remove large debris. Those left stranded by the flooding were said to include a chemotherapy patient, a person in a wheelchair, someone in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a stroke survivor and a person recovering from surgery. Due to those health and medical issues, the primary concern was no access for emergency personnel to reach the residents’ homes if needed. Smith explained that the Ararat Ruritan Club conducted a community meeting as part of a countywide volunteer response to the situation “to try to get all the ducks in a row.” The club has been serving in a support role for the relief mission given its proximity to flood-affected areas. Meanwhile, a company in
The Carroll News
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:34AM EDT until August 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Possible repeated rounds of thunderstorms in an extremely moist airmass will lead to flash flooding concerns over the next several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
WDBJ7.com
First Alert Weather Day in effect for Tuesday
Cooler weather later in the week. Our First Alert Weather Day continues as we are tracking the chance of waves of strong to severe thunderstorms into the evening. The first wave of strong/severe storms moves through and left a line of wind damages behind it. The Storm Prediction Center has...
WSLS
Fantastic Start To Our Monday!
Happy Monday! We are starting off the week with hot and humid weather. We will reach into the 80s by noon and reach mid to lower 90s at peak daytime heating. If you are excited about today’s hotter temperatures, you’ll love the latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, this shows that we will remain above average for mid to late August. The summertime vibes aren’t over just yet!
DC News Now
A decent end to the weekend, with more storms Monday
Monday the chances for thunderstorms have increased given another disturbance moving through the region. The latest forecast suggest that scattered to numerous thunderstorms will once again be seen across the region, mainly east of the Alleghenies Monday afternoon and evening. SPC currently has most of the region in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of […]
WSLS
Storm Chances Continue This Week
Roanoke, VA – After a dry start to summer, August has certainly started off on a stormier note. This largely stationary pattern stays in place for the next few days, resulting in the chance for daily showers and thunderstorms this week. The heat and humidity show no signs of leaving either, which will act as fuel for any storm that develops.
DC News Now
A decent end to the weekend, with more storms Monday
Monday the chances for thunderstorms have increased given another disturbance moving through the region. The latest forecast suggest that scattered to numerous thunderstorms will once again be seen across the region, mainly east of the Alleghenies Monday afternoon and evening. SPC currently has most of the region in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of […]
WDBJ 7
Saturday Afternoon First Alert Forecast
theroanokestar.com
Roanoke Region Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms and Lingering Heat
Showers and thunderstorms are set to return to the Roanoke area this weekend, with Saturday posing the greatest risk for severe afternoon and evening storms. According to WFXR's Pinpoint Weather team, any storms that develop carry the potential for heavy rainfall. Temperatures will remain above seasonal averages throughout the weekend.
The Mount Airy News
Flooding 'a nightmare' for businesses impacted
The businesses were different but the scene was the same in the aftermath of severe flooding along the Ararat River in Mount Airy: people standing in mud-covered doorways solemnly surveying the damage from rushing water. “It’s a nightmare,” Kristen Sprinkle, an employee of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ License Plate Agency on Riverside Drive, commented Monday while conversing outside with city Fire Chief Brian Lowe. “We lost everything,” Sprinkle said of the effects at the office from heavy rain Saturday night. It reportedly dumped more than 8 inches on the area, prompting rescues of people trapped in both residences and vehicles while driving through floodwaters, Mayor Jon Cawley said, with untold damages caused. That included computer equipment and other items on down to license plates and renewal stickers housed in the DMV office. “We’re waiting on the state to come and audit,” Sprinkle said of inventorying everything damaged. Meanwhile, DMV officials announced Monday afternoon that they do not know when Mount Airy’s only license plate office will reopen due to what they termed “significant damage” from the weekend flood. “We were here all day yesterday (Sunday) working,” Sprinkle said. Other areas of Surry, such as Pilot Mountain, also were
WFXR
Pinpoint Weather: Summertime pattern remains
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An unsettled weather pattern will continue into the weekend with daily showers and storms. The Bermuda high maintains a southerly flow over the region which will keep a deep influx of moisture present, allowing for heavy rainfall potential in storms. Today will be hot and humid as highs warm in the 80s to low 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. Showers and storms […]
WSLS
Foggy Thursday brings another chance of showers and storms
This morning we are once again muggy and mild! We have been stuck in this pattern for quite a while, making for a rinse and repeat forecast. This afternoon we will have another chance for showers and storms scattered throughout the region, so be sure to bring the just-in-case umbrella!
roanokerambler.com
Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Drifts into Roanoke, Prompting Air Quality Concerns Even as Roanoke's Air Recovers
Roanoke residents saw smoke-filled skills and declining air quality as smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada drifted into Southwest Virginia. Roanoke residents saw smoke-filled skills and declining air quality as smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada drifted into Southwest Virginia, prompting state officials to issue an Air Quality Alert reminding residents that wildfires burning hundreds of miles away can still have local health impacts.
WDBJ7.com
First Alert: Scattered downpours into this evening
Shower and storm chances continue into the weekend. A mix of sun and clouds and humid the remainder of your Friday. High temperatures rise into the mid to upper 80s by this afternoon. Spotty showers and thunderstorms are possible, with an increased localized flooding risk with any slow moving downpours.