The National Weather Service’s 6:17 p.m. Wednesday statement included Alum Bridge among places a strong thunderstorm could affect, with gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail and heavy rain. If outdoors, consider sheltering inside a building, and do not drive through flooded roads.
Lewis County is under a flood watch until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The National Weather Service says additional heavy rain could cause flash flooding; residents should monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if flash flood warnings are issued.
Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.44 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 0.06 feet below summer pool. Lake-surface and outflow water temperatures were both 68 degrees, and air temperature was 46 degrees; lake operators warned boaters about floating debris.
A National Weather Service statement covering Lewis County warns that fog could reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less during Monday’s morning commute. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave extra distance between vehicles.
A National Weather Service statement issued for Lewis County warns that fog across parts of the region could reduce visibility below half a mile Saturday morning.
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