<alert><identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7abd4d3179050eb7be5ae1f226ef86102b9ab20a.001.1.IPAWS</identifier><sender>w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov</sender><sent>2025-07-07T02:08:00-04:00</sent><status>Actual</status><msgType>Alert</msgType><scope>Public</scope><code>IPAWSv1.0</code><info><language>en-US</language><category>Met</category><event>Flash Flood Warning</event><responseType>Avoid</responseType><urgency>Immediate</urgency><severity>Severe</severity><certainty>Likely</certainty><eventCode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><eventCode><valueName>NationalWeatherService</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><effective>2025-07-07T02:08:00-04:00</effective><onset>2025-07-07T02:08:00-04:00</onset><expires>2025-07-07T08:15:00-04:00</expires><senderName>NWS Blacksburg VA</senderName><headline>Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 2:08AM EDT until July 7 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA</headline><description>At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
South Boston...                    Virgilina...
Turbeville...                      Ingram...
Milton...                          Cluster Springs...
Alton...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bales Spring Branch, Birch Creek, Big Toby Creek, Aarons Creek,
Big Bluewing Creek, Ballous Creek, Barker Creek and Banister River.
</description><instruction>Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.</instruction><web>http://www.weather.gov</web><parameter><valueName>AWIPSidentifier</valueName><value>FFSRNK</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WMOidentifier</valueName><value>WGUS71 KRNK 070608</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>NWSheadline</valueName><value>FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR SOUTHERN HALIFAX COUNTY</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDetection</valueName><value>RADAR INDICATED</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDamageThreat</valueName><value>CONSIDERABLE</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>EAS</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>NWEM</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>EAS-ORG</valueName><value>WXR</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>VTEC</valueName><value>/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250707T1215Z/</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>eventEndingTime</valueName><value>2025-07-07T08:15:00-04:00</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WEAHandling</valueName><value>Imminent Threat</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMtext</valueName><value>NWS: FLASH FLOOD WARNING this area til 8:15 AM EDT. Avoid flooded areas.</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMlongtext</valueName><value>National Weather Service: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 8:15 AM EDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.</value></parameter><area><areaDesc>Halifax, VA</areaDesc><polygon>36.69,-78.68 36.68,-78.7 36.66,-78.7 36.64,-78.71 36.58,-78.72 36.57,-78.73 36.55,-78.74 36.54,-78.74 36.54,-79.22 36.76,-79.17 36.7,-78.65 36.69,-78.65 36.69,-78.68</polygon><geocode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>051083</value></geocode><geocode><valueName>UGC</valueName><value>VAC083</value></geocode></area></info><info><language>es-US</language><category>Met</category><event>Flash Flood Warning</event><responseType>Avoid</responseType><urgency>Immediate</urgency><severity>Severe</severity><certainty>Likely</certainty><eventCode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><eventCode><valueName>NationalWeatherService</valueName><value>FFW</value></eventCode><effective>2025-07-07T02:08:00-04:00</effective><onset>2025-07-07T02:08:00-04:00</onset><expires>2025-07-07T08:15:00-04:00</expires><senderName>NWS Blacksburg VA</senderName><headline>Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 2:08AM EDT until July 7 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA</headline><description>At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
South Boston...                    Virgilina...
Turbeville...                      Ingram...
Milton...                          Cluster Springs...
Alton...

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bales Spring Branch, Birch Creek, Big Toby Creek, Aarons Creek,
Big Bluewing Creek, Ballous Creek, Barker Creek and Banister River.
</description><instruction>Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.</instruction><web>http://www.weather.gov</web><parameter><valueName>AWIPSidentifier</valueName><value>FFSRNK</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WMOidentifier</valueName><value>WGUS71 KRNK 070608</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>NWSheadline</valueName><value>FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR SOUTHERN HALIFAX COUNTY</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDetection</valueName><value>RADAR INDICATED</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>flashFloodDamageThreat</valueName><value>CONSIDERABLE</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>EAS</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>BLOCKCHANNEL</valueName><value>NWEM</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>EAS-ORG</valueName><value>WXR</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>VTEC</valueName><value>/O.CON.KRNK.FF.W.0035.000000T0000Z-250707T1215Z/</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>eventEndingTime</valueName><value>2025-07-07T08:15:00-04:00</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>WEAHandling</valueName><value>Imminent Threat</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMtext</valueName><value>SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 8:15 AM EDT. Evite areas inundadas.</value></parameter><parameter><valueName>CMAMlongtext</valueName><value>Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 8:15 AM EDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.</value></parameter><area><areaDesc>Halifax, VA</areaDesc><polygon>36.69,-78.68 36.68,-78.7 36.66,-78.7 36.64,-78.71 36.58,-78.72 36.57,-78.73 36.55,-78.74 36.54,-78.74 36.54,-79.22 36.76,-79.17 36.7,-78.65 36.69,-78.65 36.69,-78.68</polygon><geocode><valueName>SAME</valueName><value>051083</value></geocode><geocode><valueName>UGC</valueName><value>VAC083</value></geocode></area></info><Signature xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#" xmlns:ns5="http://gov.fema.ipaws.services/IPAWS_CAPService/" xmlns:ns2="urn:oasis:names:tc:emergency:cap:1.2" xmlns:ns4="http://gov.fema.ipaws.services/capresponse" xmlns:ns3="http://gov.fema.ipaws.services/caprequest"><SignedInfo><CanonicalizationMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/10/xml-exc-c14n#"/><SignatureMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmldsig-more#rsa-sha256"/><Reference URI=""><Transforms><Transform Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#enveloped-signature"/></Transforms><DigestMethod Algorithm="http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmlenc#sha256"/><DigestValue>q2HH3ijnUmfK50JauRYpgNCTSNCaEZupcOjRJ1mR/gw=</DigestValue></Reference></SignedInfo><SignatureValue>eUoRpe6hNCzxrRFc/G9Be7zQRj7aMYo64ycZNT9eDSLMz55ZIMpt3CbBMdPiZAePaaYb9BDj+a7X&#13;
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