You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop, and especially at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this 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... - A strong low pressure system is currently passing over the region. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast through daybreak Sunday. The heavier amounts are expected along and east of the Blue Ridge. This will likely result in significant rises along area rivers Sunday. The Dan River will likely approach bankfull Sunday into Monday with minor flooding possible along the Dan River at South Boston Monday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood