The Memorial Day weekend in Virginia is expected to be rainy, with a Flash Flood Warning issued for Franklin, Floyd and Roanoke. The public is encouraged to share pictures of weather conditions through Pin It for a chance to be featured on newscasts and social media platforms. The process is simple: upload a photo or video, choose “Weather” as the channel, and include a description (optional). The weather forecast can be accessed through the 10 News weather app. Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.
The unofficial start of the summer is looking pretty dreary, with widespread showers rolling across much of our region this Memorial Day.
As the rain continues to drench parts of Virginia, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Franklin, Floyd and Roanoke until 3:30 p.m.
[WATCH: Memorial Day 2023 – Tracking where flooding could happen | Appcast]
Want to be a part of our weather forecast? If it is safe to do so, snap a picture of weather conditions near you and send it to us through Pin It for a chance to be featured during our newscasts and on our social media platforms. It could also even be chosen as our Picture of the Day on Virginia Today, which airs on weekday mornings.
Wondering how that works? Don’t worry, it’s easy!
To use Pin It, simply follow these steps:
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Click “Upload a Pin” and choose a picture or video
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Choose “Weather” as the channel
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Include a description (optional)
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Hit submit
Once you’ve done that, your photo should appear in our weather gallery below:
For a detailed look at Monday’s forecast, click here.
Be sure to stay weather-aware today by downloading our free 10 News weather app for updates on the forecast.
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About the Author: Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer, but this year’s celebration was marred by widespread showers that rolled across much of the region. As the rain continued to drench parts of Virginia, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for Franklin, Floyd, and Roanoke until 3:30 p.m.
Despite the dreary weather, WSLS 10 invites viewers to be a part of their weather forecast by snapping a picture of the weather conditions near them and sending it through Pin It. If it is safe to do so, the photo may be featured during the newscasts and on the social media platforms of the news network. It could also be chosen as the Picture of the Day on Virginia Today, which airs on weekday mornings.
Using Pin It is easy. Just click “Upload a Pin” and choose a picture or video. Then, choose “Weather” as the channel and include a description (optional). Hit submit, and the photo will appear in the weather gallery below.
For a detailed look at Monday’s forecast, viewers can click here. They can also stay weather-aware by downloading the free 10 News weather app for updates on the forecast.
WSLS 10 encourages viewers to share their weather pictures with them through Pin It, but they remind everyone to prioritize safety. If it is not safe to take a picture, they advise viewers to stay indoors and wait for the weather to clear.
The news network also reminds everyone that the weather can change quickly and unexpectedly. They urge everyone to stay informed and prepared by checking the latest weather updates and forecasts.
WSLS 10 is committed to providing accurate and timely weather information to their viewers. They understand the importance of being weather-aware, especially during severe weather events. By inviting viewers to be a part of their weather forecast, they hope to foster a sense of community and encourage everyone to stay safe and informed.
In the final act, Memorial Day 2023 was marked by widespread showers and a Flash Flood Warning in parts of Virginia. Despite the weather, WSLS 10 invites viewers to share their weather pictures through Pin It for a chance to be featured during the newscasts and on the social media platforms of the news network. They remind everyone to prioritize safety and stay informed and prepared during severe weather events.
