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Fog

20.05 5:50 a.m. 05:50 – 20.05 0:30 p.m. 12:30

Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:50AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA Recent observations and traffic cameras show fog developing over inland portions of Virginia. Currently, the lowest visibilities are from I-95 and points to the west. Fog is expected to expand further and become more widespread closer to sunrise with visibilities between a quarter and one half mile. Visibilities could drop below a quarter mile at times. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog. Drive at reduced speeds...watch for children at school bus stops...and use low beam headlights only.

National Weather Service

Flood

20.05 2:01 a.m. 02:01 – 22.05 6:00 a.m. 06:00

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:01PM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Sussex and Southampton Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Rawlings, Stony Creek, Sebrell, Lawrenceville, Emporia, Franklin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River at Sebrell. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Forty Road, State Route 634, in Sussex County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday, the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 03/11/1944. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1000 AM EDT.

National Weather Service