Alert Special Weather Statement until SAT 11:15 PM EDT Sep 12, 2026 Sep 12, 2026 Updated 32 mins ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected This EveningWhat’s Happening:A weather advisory is in effect for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms through 11 PM. Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected.What to Expect:Rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour.Possible thunderstorms accompanying the showers.Impacts:Ponding of water on roadways.Flooding in areas with poor drainage, especially urban locations.Potential travel disruptions due to water accumulation. Safety Tips:Stay alert for ponded water on roads.Slow down to prevent hydroplaning.Avoid driving through flooded areas. People are also reading… Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown Cortez Harris feels 'like a real Hokie' after stellar debut David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together Franklin County leaders cleared of misconduct following residents' complaint Rocky Mount mayor makes divorce complaint public Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem. Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat 'This community is my family': Scruggs fire chief steps away after 14 years When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or thefranklinnewspost.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! August 24, 2026: RTD’s football preview; Virginia's hospitality industry awards; 25 Richmond-area companies make Inc. 5000 list A1 Minute! August 24, 2026: RTD’s football preview; Virginia's hospitality industry awards; 25 Richmond-area companies make Inc. 5000 list US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions
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