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WGUS71 KLWX 310246
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1046 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

VAC003-540-310515-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
City of Charlottesville VA-Albemarle VA-
1046 PM EDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR IVY AND ADJACENT AREAS SOUTH
AND WEST OF CHARLOTTESVILLE...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL ALBEMARLE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE...

At 1042 PM EDT, Emergency Management reported ongoing water
rescues from flash flooding in Ivy.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Ivy and adjacent areas south
and west of Charlottesville. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Rainfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches have occurred with localized
amounts around 10 inches. Heavy rain is expected with 1
to 2 additional inches expected over the next hour. Streams and
creeks will continue to rise rapidly out of their banks.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Charlottesville, Crozet, Free Union, Westmoreland, Hollymead, Ivy,
North Garden, Boonesville, Newcomb Hall, Flordon, Carrsbrook,
Barracks, Scott Stadium and White Hall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

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LAT...LON 3790 7865 3795 7869 3813 7868 3825 7865
      3825 7857 3824 7855 3822 7852 3817 7852
      3810 7844 3804 7843 3794 7853

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