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Heavy rain and flooding closes schools in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County
Schools will be closed Tuesday, making the second day this week that area flooding has forced students to stay home. Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro schools all announced Monday evening that they would be closed Tuesday, Oct. 1. "Local roads continue to be flooded and more rain is anticipated overnight," Staunton City...
Roads closed due to flooding in Augusta, county responds to dam concerns
According to a Facebook post Monday morning on the Augusta County government's official page, there are many roads in Augusta County that are not passable due to flooding. VDOT's 511 site will have the most up-to-date information on road closures in Augusta County, Waynesboro and Staunton. Emergency personnel continue to monitor the...
Severe Thunderstorms & Possible Tornadic Activity Developing Across Parts of Virginia
Heavy Showers & Thunderstorms Across Parts of West Virginia and North Carolina. Good afternoon everyone. As forecasted, we are still dealing with a lot of instability and leftover tropical energy from the events late last week. Scattered popcorn-like tropical showers and thunderstorms are developing with the help of daytime heating, and some shear in the atmosphere is helping things develop further.
Port of Virginia halts operations ahead of imminent strike
NORFOLK, Va. — The Port of Virginia announced it halted cargo operations Monday afternoon after a strike appeared to be "all but certain" for 45,000 port workers up and down the East Coast. The union representing the dockworkers says its members will walk off the job at midnight. The...
Storm cleanup continues across Southwest Virginia, as magnitude of devastation becomes clearer
Scores of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by floodwaters, and more than 100,000 customers remained without power across Virginia on Sunday evening. The post Storm cleanup continues across Southwest Virginia, as magnitude of devastation becomes clearer appeared first on Cardinal News.
NWS: Flood watch in effect Sunday for Augusta County area
National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro starting 4 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning. Slow moving showers and possible thunderstorms are expected late today into this evening. One to three inches of rain are likely. Given saturated soils and swollen streams and rivers, flooding is possible. WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. ...
Parts of Virginia declared federal disaster areas following Helene
(The Center Square) – Parts of southwestern Virginia have been approved to receive federal aid following a federal emergency declaration after the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through the region, devastating swaths of the southeast. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the counties of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe, and the city of Galax have been declared a state of emergency via a declaration from President Joe Biden. “The...
Historic flooding taking place on the New River
GLEN LYN, VA (WVNS) – There has been historic flooding in parts of southern West Virginia and into Virginia, including along the New River. Areas along the New River above the Bluestone Dam are experiencing significant flooding. It has already reached its crest and is falling. A crest is when the water flow reaches its […]
Port of Virginia shutters ahead of dockworkers’ strike and more state headlines
•” Port of Virginia shuts down Monday ahead of expected ILA strike.”—WTKR • “If money talks, Virginia’s not in play this November.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Mobilize Recovery Across America bus tour to stop in Henrico County.” — 8News • “Danville to consider $2 million appropriation for single-family housing projects.” — Cardinal News • “Why […]
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