Tag: Hurricane
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.
UPDATED: NWS Adds New Storm Watches, Sets Timetable for Storm
Saturday evening, the National Weather Service activated a Flood and High Wind Watch from late Sunday night through Tuesday evening.
