First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain, gusty winds plus big coastal impacts

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A potent area of low pressure will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Central Virginia today.

Widespread rainfall totals of 1″ is expected across Central Virginia, with some areas (likely WEST of RVA) getting up to 2″.

We are still tracking the chance for an isolated thunderstorm to turn strong to severe through the early afternoon. Most of us will have a dry and breezy afternoon, with some partial clearing.

A strong onshore wind through midday Saturday means water will pile up on the coast, and will likely cause flooding of low-lying areas along the bay. Biggest flooding expected with this afternoon/evening’s high tides.

More flooding on the Northern Neck.

The Wicomico River has come up into the backyard and up to the base of the house!

Flooding likely to be even worse with this afternoon and evening’s high tide cycle. #NNK #rva #nbc12 #flood

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— Andrew Freiden (@AndrewNBC12) October 29, 2021

In areas under the coastal flood warning, this will be the real deal. LOTS of water coming inland. From the NWS:

“Moderate to severe flooding will cause extensive inundation and flooding of numerous roads and buildings resulting in a significant threat to property and life. Water will be 2 to 3 feet or more above ground level in some areas. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and cars submerged. Some areas will need to be evacuated.”