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The Shenandoah Valley: An Orographic Hotspot
The Shenandoah Valley is a roughly 160 mile long stretch of land located in Western Virginia. It lies between two major East Coast mountain ranges.
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Kaine Asks for Disaster Assistance Following Nor'easter
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine requested federal disaster assistance Friday for localities in Virginia that suffered damage from the Nor’easter that occurred November 11 through 15.
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WV Department of Transportation Outlines Winter Road Plans
Throughout the winter season, an informed public is vital to the West Virginia Division of Highways successful Snow Removal and Ice Control program, according to Highways Commissioner Paul Mattox.
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CO Hurricane Project Predicted Too Many Atlantic Storms
Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season and one less than their August update called for.
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Assessing the Coastal Damage from Nor'Easter
Amid the roar of bulldozers pushing tons of sand around, officials along the East Coast are totaling up tens of millions of dollars in damages from last week's powerful nor'easter.
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Chincoteaque Ponies Sought Higher Ground During Storm
The sturdy Chincoteaque ponies of the Chesapeake Bay's Eastern Shore weathered last week's tropical storm, but their habitat took a beating.
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Tires from Reef Wash Up After Ida
Thousands of tires from a man-made underwater tire reef have washed up on the shore of Assateague Island as a result of last week's storm.
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Kaine Asks for Help from FEMA to Assess Damage
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency send preliminary damage assessment teams to Virginia to help determine damage levels from the recent Nor’easter.
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Most VA Dominion Customers Have Power Back After Storm
After a storm that knocked out power to about 180,000 customers, Virginia's largest electric utility reports that 233 customers remain in the dark.
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Runaway Barge Still Waiting to be Towed Away from VA
A 570-foot barge that went aground in the surf off of Virginia Beach is still stuck there.
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VA Garden Cleaning Up After Loses Trees to Storm
Workers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ida's remnants destroyed more than 40 trees and shrubs.
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Weatherization Helps Homeowners Prepare for Winter Months
Caulk, insulation and weather stripping products are flying off store shelves, as people weatherize their homes from top to bottom.
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Local Farmers React to Heavy Rainfall
Though weather conditions have been less than favorable in some parts of the state, local farmers are calling it a perfect rain.
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"Ghost Fleet" Vessel Breaks Moorings During Heavy Storms
The Maritime Administration is hoping to pull a 700-foot oil tanker back to its dock after the ship broke free of its moorings and ended up a half-mile downstream.
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Kaine Updates Emergency Response Situation
Gov. Tim Kaine (D) is preparing for a trip across parts of Virginia badly affected by recent severe weather.
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Police Say Fourth Person Died in Weather-Related Crash
Virginia State Police say a man died in a single-car crash in Hampton Wednesday afternoon.
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Virginia National Guard Soldiers Helping in Flooded Areas
The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring on as many as 130 soldiers on state active duty in support of flood response operation in the Hampton Roads and Danville areas.
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Flood Warnings Remain Around Roanoke and VA Due to High Rivers
Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of western Virginia as rain pushes rivers above flood stage.
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Schools, Roads, Bridges Closed Due to VA Flooding
Schools are closed in Pittsylvania County, where nearly two dozen roads remain shut down by flooded streams.
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Thousands Without Power Due to Weather in VA
Dominion Power says nearly 130,000 customers in Virginia and parts of North Carolina are still without electricity in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida.
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Hundreds of VA Residents Go to Shelters to Avoid Flooding
A Virginia emergency management spokeswoman says about 500 Hampton Roads residents have gone to shelters or sought refuge on higher ground because of flooding.
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Norfolk Residents Dealing with Flooding
Despite a storm that left many city streets under water, Norfolk is beginning to stir to life.
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Flooding Still of Concern Along East Coast
A powerful storm that has raked the East Coast for three days has begun moving out to sea.
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Virginia Police Investigating Three Deadly, Weather-Related Crashes
Virginia State Police are investigating three deadly crashes that were all related to recent bad weather.
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Treatment Plant Improvises After Storm
Windy and wet conditions dominated the forecast Wednesday and Thursday, but officials are feeling the storm's effects in other ways.
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Military Bases Scale Back VA Operations Because of Flooding
Military bases in southeast Virginia have scaled back their operations during the rains and widespread flooding in the area, asking most of their employees to stay home for their safety.
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Coast Guard Shuts Down VA Port
The Coast Guard is closing the Port of Hampton Roads due to severe weather.
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VDOT Reminds Drivers to Plan Ahead in Bad Weather
Residents’ safety is the top priority for Virginia Department of Transportation crews as Tropical Storm Ida moves through the Commonwealth.
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Parts of VA Dealing with Flooding and Road Closures from Rain
Flooding from persistent heavy rain and downed trees have blocked roads and closed schools in western Virginia.
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Heavy Rains Cause Flood Warnings and Watches Along East Coast
Relentless rain is swamping a long stretch of the Atlantic seaboard, triggering coastal flood warnings and watches from North Carolina to Long Island.
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Kaine Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared a State of Emergency for Virginia Wednesday in response to the combined effects of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida and a coastal Nor’easter.
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Water Backup in Waynesboro
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida hover over the Valley, some areas are getting more rain than they can handle.
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Heavy Rain and Leaves a Bad Combo
Staunton city officials worry that leaves can clog city sewers during times of heavy rain.
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VDOT Says Increased Snow Removal Funding Despite Budget Cuts
The Virginia Department of Transportation says it's ready to keep the state's roads clear of ice and snow this winter, despite cutbacks elsewhere in the agency's budget.
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Budget Cuts Won't Affect Snow Removal
The Virginia Department of Transportation held a media conference Monday to stress that its snow removal procedures would not be impacted by budget cuts.
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National Hurricane Center May Make Advisories Easier to Read
Officials at the National Hurricane Center say they're making their tropical storm advisories easier to read.
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Bad Weather Delays New NASA Rocket Test
NASA's newest rocket is stuck on the launch pad because of clouds and high wind.
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Solar Powered Balloon Launch
A sixth grade class at Montevideo Middle School launched a solar-powered balloon Monday morning.
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Work Week Kicked Off with Cold Weather
The National Weather Service predicted a cold start to the work week.
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Parts of the Valley See Some Snow
Some people around the Valley are seeing snow less than a month into the fall season.
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Keeping an Eye on Winter Weather
The first snowflakes of the season could fly Saturday night.
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Public Works Department Prepares for Winter
The Harrisonburg Department of Public Works performed a final inspection on all of its snow removal equipment Friday afternoon.
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VDOT Prepares for Unseasonable Weather
The Virginia Department of Transportation isn't taking any chances when it comes to unseasonably cold weather this weekend.
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Early Snow Breaks Records
An autumn storm brought snow to parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, the earliest snow on record in some towns used to harsh winters.
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Fall Colors Plentiful in WV But Rain May Affect
Red, yellow and golden foliage is abundant across West Virginia but state foresters say the fall colors might not last long.
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El Niño Weather Pattern Brings Cooler Winter
This winter, the Pacific Ocean will experience a persistent and strengthening El Niño, which means cooler temperatures are more likely for the Valley.
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High Schools Expect to Play Football on Friday
According to the athletic director at Turner Ashby, it would almost take a storm of biblical proportions to force the Knights to postpone a football game.
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Weather Not the Biggest Factor in Fall Foliage
The weather has an impact on the vibrancy of fall foliage, but not nearly as much as the decrease of sunlight that occurs as the year comes to an end.
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Good Turnout at VA State Fair Despite Weather, Economy
Rain, a weak economy and a new location didn't keep people away from this year's edition of the State Fair of Virginia.
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VA Fall Fire Season Begins Next Week
Virginia foresters are asking residents to use caution when burning outdoors during the state's fall wildland fire season.
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