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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for several central Virginia counties.
A flash flood warning has been issued for Chesterfield County until 1:30 a.m. Jan. 10 — until then, the National Weather Service advises residents to “turn around, don’t drown” if they come across a flooded road. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued throughout the evening by the National Weather Service. The most recent severe thunderstorm warning, issued at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday included in the most recent warning:
- The City of Hopewell
- Charles City County
- Prince George County
- Dinwiddie County
This warning will remain in effect until 8:30 p.m. — until then, the National Weather Service advises residents remain indoors and away from windows. This storm could take down trees and damage power lines.
Radar activity indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain at 5:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, and an additional 1 to 3 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or to be expected.
The following areas are included in this flash flood warning:
- Central Amelia County
- Northwestern Chesterfield County
- Northeastern Cumberland County
- Goochland County
- Hanover County
- Northwestern Henrico County
- Southeastern Louisa County
- Powhatan County
This warning will remain in effect until 11:15 p.m. Jan. 9.
These warnings come alongside a previous tornado watch advisory.
