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Is it doing the Southwest Virginia split?

Posted May11, 2008 at 06:33 AM

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Some forecast models showed that something like this might happen. The initial rain band with the strong low pressure system moving across the Ohio Valley today is splitting into two parts -- one to our northwest, one to our south -- with only a thin band of showers entering Southwest Virginia this morning. Additional showers and some thunderstorms may develop later today, and the National Weather Service in Blacksburg still has a flood watch for counties mostly east of Roanoke. But we've seen this morning's phenomenon many times before with storm systems, whereby the best storm energy goes north and the best moisture stays south, used up by stronger storms.

Another element of this storm: The potential for strong winds. A high wind watch is in effect for many counties tonight and Monday, including the Roanoke and New River valleys. Click here for the latest watches and warnings from the National Weather Service in Blacksburg.

I'm about to hit the road for Storm Chase 2008, but I'll keep tabs on Southwest Virginia weather along the way, as well.

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