Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering into the mid 20s, and winds gusting between 15 to 20 mph will increase the danger of fire start and spread this afternoon and evening. Please exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Dispose of cigarette buttes, matches, and other flammable materials in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from midnight to 4 PM...February 15th through April 30th. Evening burning is highly discouraged at this time due to the risk of holdover embers heading into today.