Possibility of heavy rain raises concern for far southwest Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDBJ) – As Ian strikes nearer to Virginia, the observe might deliver tropical rain to areas which have already been hit exhausting by flooding.

That was a priority of Senator Tim Kaine when he spoke with reporters Thursday morning.

He mentioned the impacts of Ian to date has been scary, and he mentioned he worries about the potential for heavy rain in far southwest Virginia.

“What I’m fearful about particularly is extra rains, and notably within the western a part of Virginia,” Kaine mentioned through the teleconference from Washington, “and I’m excited about Buchanan County which has already been hit by two devastating rain and flooding occasions within the final 14 months. I’m actually, actually fearful about what this would possibly do in western Virginia.”

Kaine applauded Governor Glenn Youngkin for declaring a state of emergency a few days prematurely of the storm’s arrival, as a result of that may allow Youngkin to make use of belongings such because the Virginia Nationwide Guard and place them the place they is perhaps wanted.

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