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Flood Watch in effect today: 2 inches of rain possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Augusta County and Rockingham County through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
More complaining about the weather
Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham joins host Jim Bresnahan on WREL-1450 in Lexington, Va., to talk about … the weather. (Seriously, it’s too much. We’re all well past the breaking point!) There is good news ahead, of course, with temperatures forecast to be in the 50s and 60s next week. Meanwhile, we are where we are.
UVA baseball alters schedule for Pitt weekend series
The Friday (March 6) UVA-Pitt baseball game has been postponed because of inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Saturday (March 7) at Davenport Field.
City of Staunton preparing for winter storm
Due to an anticipated winter storm, Thursday’s refuse and recycling pickup at residences and in the Central Business District have been rescheduled for Saturday.
Winter Storm Warning: Seriously?
The National Weather Service is full of bitter, mean-spirited, spiteful people. That, or they’re onto something with their latest Winter Storm Warning for Augusta County northward into Maryland.
Winter Weather Advisory early Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a wide area stretching from Augusta County into Central Virginia and north to the upper reaches of the Shenandoah Valley.
Winter Storm Warning: 5-10 inches of snow possible Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Augusta County and points north in the Shenandoah Valley that will go into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday with a forecast for 5-10 inches of snow Saturday into the early-morning hours Sunday.
AFP editor Chris Graham talks politics, weather on WREL-1450
The Virginia General Assembly appears to be on pace to wrap its work up early this year. Unfortunately, Old Man Winter is far from being done with his work. Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham talks politics and cold weather with host Jim Bresnahan on WREL-1450AM in Lexington, Va.
Augusta under Winter Storm Watch Saturday: 5 inches or more of snow
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday with a forecast of 5 inches or more of snow possible during the day.
Another Wind Chill Watch in effect for overnight Saturday
Augusta County and a wide swath of the Shenandoah Valley into West Virginia and Maryland is under a Wind Chill Watch from the National Weather Service Saturday night.
Virginia officials advise Virginians to take precautions in extreme cold weather
The Virginia Departments of Health and Emergency Management encourage everyone to protect themselves against serious health problems that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold.
Wind Chill Advisory for Augusta, Shenandoah Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Augusta County up the Shenandoah Valley into West Virginia and Maryland that goes into effect at 7 p.m. Thursday and runs through 10 a.m. Friday.
At Virginia Tech, re-creating a tornado in 3-D provides a more effective way to study storms
When The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore stepped into an EF-5 tornado re-created in 3-D in a four-story immersive installation at Virginia Tech, his perspective was that of someone 7,000 feet tall.
Update: Winter Weather Advisory extended to Tuesday morning
The Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service for the Augusta County area has been extended to 10 a.m. Tuesday. The area is in line to receive two to four inches of snow, with locally heavier amounts along ridges possible.
Winter Weather Advisory in Shenandoah Valley: Ice, 1-3 inches of snow in forecast
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Augusta, Rockingham, Nelson and Albemarle for Friday into the morning hours of Saturday.
NOAA and NASA lied on temperature records
Last week NOAA headlined their home page, “It’s official: 2014 was Earth’s warmest year on record.” NASA proclaimed in their January 16th news release video, “2014 was the hottest year on record.” But these announcements are effectively lies.
Black Cat Road in Keswick closes Jan. 19 for bridge replacement
Next Monday, Jan. 19 the Virginia Department of Transportation and contractor Fairfield-Echols LLC of Fishersville will begin work to replace the Route 616 (Black Cat Road) bridge over Buckingham Branch Railroad in Albemarle County.
VDOT to close Route 801 in Augusta County Jan. 26 for bridge replacement
A portion of Route 801 (Hangers Mill Road) in Augusta County will close for about nine months beginning Monday, January 26, during replacement of a bridge over Jennings Branch.
VDOT ready for more winter weather on Wednesday
The Virginia Department of Transportation is gearing up for another round of winter weather forecast to arrive early Wednesday in central Virginia.
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect for Shenandoah Valley overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for a large swath of the Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia and into the D.C. Metro area tonight into Monday morning.
VDOT warns of possibly icy road conditions in the Shenandoah Valley overnight into Monday
Motorists traveling throughout the Shenandoah Valley tonight, January 11 and into the morning hours on Monday, January 12 should expect to see icy conditions develop.
Culpeper VDOT District traffic alert: Jan. 12-16
The following highway work is scheduled; weather permitting, in the Culpeper VDOT District during the upcoming week.
Interstate 81 slow roll closures in Frederick County on Sunday
Motorists should be alert for northbound and southbound slow roll lane closures on the morning of Sunday, January 11, along Interstate 81 in northern Frederick County.
Single-lane closures on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain Jan. 12-16
A series of mobile single-lane closures are scheduled for the week of Jan. 12-16 on Interstate 64 eastbound and westbound. These overnight closures are for fog-light replacement between mile marker 98 in Augusta County and mile marker 104 in Albemarle County.
Arctic blast provides challenge for motorists
Cold arctic air currently enveloping Virginia can and will put the “freeze” on car batteries, tires and other critical car components. Emergency roadside assistance crews at AAA Mid-Atlantic are staffed and ready to handle the predictable increase in calls due to the cold. Dead car batteries will leave some motorists stuck at home on cold mornings this week.
New SleevesUp website from the American Red Cross lets supporters host virtual blood drives
January is National Blood Donor Month and this year, American Red Cross supporters have a new way to help save lives through blood and platelet donation with SleevesUp virtual blood drives.
Lane closure on Interstate 81 in Augusta County Monday night
The left lane of southbound Interstate 81 will be closed for repairs around mile marker 215 in Augusta County. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 5 and is expected to remain in place until the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 6.
Colder weather doesn’t chill interest in farmers markets
Until a few years ago, the Christmas holiday usually meant the end of the season for farmers markets across the state. They often wouldn’t reopen until mid-May.
Lynchburg VDOT District traffic alert
Highway work in the Lynchburg VDOT District for the week Jan. 4-10 requiring road/lane./structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.
New Year’s Eve forecast: Arctic chill to close out 2014
AccuWeather reports those headed out to celebrate New Year’s Eve may want to bundle up as arctic air affects much of the nation.
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