Tag: Hurricane

Town Postpones Haymarket Day until October
Due to Hurricane Florence and related safety concerns, the Town of Haymarket has postponed Haymarket Day 2018.

Pres. Approves Virginia’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration
Request allows FEMA to mobilize assistance

PWCS Announces It’s Monitoring Hurricane Florence
Please be assured that we are monitoring forecasts regarding Hurricane Florence, and we are in frequent contact with the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management.

Hurricane Florence Heads to Carolinas, Flooding Locally
This morning we are tracking a major Category 4 Hurricane barreling towards the coast of the Carolinas.

Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropic Storm Florence
Here are several links that could be useful in the event we do experience a significant storm.

WEATHER BEAT: Hurricane Season is in Full Swing
September 10 is the climatological peak for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Atlantic Ocean is right on queue

NWS Says NoVA Won’t See Full Impacts of Irma
The National Weather Service says it expects Hurricane Irma to weaken as it tracks north next week; however, it could still bring some severe weather to the area.

Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Two Powerful Storms
Addressing the rain Tuesday and the storms coming to the area Thursday, Friday and early next week, Governor Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency, which authorizes state agencies to help localities respond to the weather event.

Tropical Hurricanes May Affect Local Gas Prices This Season
There are signs that residents are finally seeing the benefit of the reduction in the gas tax that took effect July 1; however, that could all change if the area experiences a heavy hurricane season.

UPDATED: NWS Extends High Wind Watch to Monday Morning
The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington has issued a High Wind Warning from noon Monday through 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This replaces the previously activated High Wind Watch.