Amherst County, VA — Threat Level Today

As of Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET, Amherst County, Virginia is at WATCH (27/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Thursday.

Updated Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET · 14 federal data sources

27 /100
WATCH

Conditions worth monitoring.

  • Thunderstorms expected Thursday
  • Horsehead fire 51.7 mi away
  • 0.1% of VA customers without power

Current Signals

SignalStatus
WEATHER ALERTSNo active NWS alerts
ACTIVE WILDFIRESHorsehead 51.7 mi
RIVER FLOODINGAll nearby gauges normal
AIR QUALITYNo nearby monitor reporting
EARTHQUAKES (30D)None M2.5+ in region
POWER GRIDMid-Atlantic at 77.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Virginia customers out
FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D)None in Virginia

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