RICHMOND— (Press Release) Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency today in anticipation of the potential impact from Tropical Storm Florence. The order is designed to mobilize resources in preparations of the storm and to help Virginia mitigate any damage and to streamline the process that the Commonwealth uses to provide assistance to other states vulnerable to Florence.Â
“While the impacts of Tropical Storm Florence to Virginia are still uncertain, forecasts increasingly expect the storm to strengthen into a major hurricane that could seriously affect the East Coast and Virginians,” said Governor Northam. “Accordingly, I am declaring a state of emergency so that we can begin to prepare state assets, and I encourage Virginians to monitor forecasts and make their own preparations now.”
A state of emergency allows the Commonwealth to mobilize resources, including the Virginia National Guard, and pre-position people and equipment to assist in storm response and recovery efforts.
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Lower temperatures and possibly heavy rainfall accompanying thunder storms are likely Thursday through Saturday.
Showers continue along western shore areas this afternoon. Temps are below seasonable values. Possible isolated shower as far west as DC. pic.twitter.com/9fXtuY4KGu
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The temperature is expected to climb into the upper 90s Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the hottest days, with heat indices around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat and humidity will be on the rise through the rest of the week and into the weekend, with the hottest days likely to be FRI & SAT. pic.twitter.com/GhiPn2TBTl
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Following Thursdays rain and thunderstorms, the sun came out illuminated not one but two rainbows.
Winter Weather Advisories for late tonight and Saturday expanded. Snow in the advisory approximately 1-3 inches, 3-6 inches in the warning. pic.twitter.com/irzUo7daBD
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY. * PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS...1 TO 3 INCHES. * TIMING...OVERNIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY SATURDAY. * IMPACTS...SNOW ON ROADS WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL IMPACTS. * WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. * TEMPERATURES...IN THE MID 20S. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
Our list of  closures for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
Schools
MCPS Closed 2/16/16 due to remaining icy conditions. Code Gray. Community engagement rescheduled to 2/24/16 @ Mayfield.
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A winter weather advisory that had been in effect has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for the region.Â
Areas in eastern Prince William County, Stafford County, and Fredericksburg should see the highest snow totals from this storm.Â
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN. * ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 4 TO 6 INCHES...ALONG WITH AROUND A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE. * TIMING...SNOW WILL CHANGE TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN THIS AFTERNOON...AND ALL FREEZING RAIN THIS EVENING. PRECIPITATION WILL GRADUALLY CHANGE TO RAIN LATE TONIGHT. * WINDS...SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH. * TEMPERATURES...IN THE LOW 20S...RISING TO THE LOWER 30S THIS AFTERNOON...AND ABOVE FREEZING BY LATE TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...SNOW AND ICE WILL CAUSE SLIPPERY ROADS AND TRAVEL WILL BE DIFFICULT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW... SLEET...AND ICE ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.
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Our list of  closures for Monday, Feb. 15, 2016
Schools
MCPS Closed 2/15/16 due to potential inclement weather. Code Blue for employees. Community engagement rescheduled to 2/22/16 @ Mayfield.
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We're looking at a wintry mess moving into our area for Presidents Day.
A winter storm watch is in effect starting tonight into tomorrow.
Here's what to expect:Â
