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McDonnell updates state’s response to winter storm

Published date: March 7, 2013 | 6:52 pm

Updated: June 13, 2025 | 8:19 pm

Gov. Bob McDonnell today updated the Commonwealth’s response to the recent winter storm that struck Virginia, and the impact the storm had on the state. The storm claimed three lives, two due to automobile accidents and one due to a falling tree. At its peak the storm cut electrical service to approximately 370,000 customers, but electric crews continue to make fast progress in restoration efforts with outages now down to less than 100,000 connections. Dominion Virginia Power estimates that 95 percent of its remaining outages will be restored by Friday evening at the latest.

Guidelines for staying safe, avoiding injury in winter storm

AFP

Published date: March 6, 2013 | 12:28 pm

As severe winter weather moves into the state, the Virginia Department of Health urges Virginians to prepare for the snowstorm and offers tips to say safe during cleanup activities following the storm.

McDonnell seeks federal assistance related to Sandy

AFP

Published date: November 16, 2012 | 5:43 pm

Gov. Bob McDonnell today asked for federal disaster assistance to help 28 Virginia communities recover from the affects of Hurricane Sandy, an extremely large storm that brought high winds, heavy rains, coastal erosion and tidal flooding to the eastern portion of the Commonwealth and dropped significant snowfall in the west and southwest. Sandy caused three tragic deaths in Virginia.

Governor reports on Sandy impacts

AFP

Published date: October 30, 2012 | 6:50 pm

Superstorm Sandy began affecting portions of the Commonwealth late Saturday, and snow and rain associated with the system continue in parts of the state.

AAA: Tips for drivers, travelers

AFP

Published date: October 26, 2012 | 4:48 pm

After last year’s pre-Halloween trick from Mother Nature (a rare October snow storm affecting most of the Northeast which followed a hurricane and earthquake in the Commonwealth), one would think our area would be due for a treat this year. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has another trick up her sleeve this year by the name of Hurricane Sandy.

McDonnell declares Sandy state of emergency

Chris Graham

Published date: October 26, 2012 | 2:32 pm

Updated: May 6, 2025 | 7:44 pm

Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend and early next week.

Catastrophic storm on its way to Valley?

AFP

Published date: October 26, 2012 | 11:01 am

Updated: October 26, 2012 | 11:06 am

Sandy will be moving away from the Bahamas this afternoon, allowing conditions to improve in that area. As it moves northward, squally weather will spread to the eastern Carolinas late tonight Saturday, with gusts near 50 mph, according to AccuWeather.com.

Earth Talk: Global warming and extreme weather

Roddy Scheer

Published date: September 28, 2012 | 4:12 pm

Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:38 pm

Dear EarthTalk: What is the scientific consensus on all the extreme weather we’ve been having—from monster tornadoes to massive floods and wildfires? Is there a clear connection to climate change? And if so what are we doing to be prepared? – Jason Devine, Summit, Pa. Extreme weather does not prove the existence of global warming,…

Report: Global warming pushes extreme downpours up 33 percent in Virginia

Chris Graham

Published date: August 2, 2012 | 12:16 pm

Updated: August 27, 2025 | 1:30 pm

A month after extreme storms devastated Virginia, an Environment Virginia report confirms that extreme rainstorms are happening 33 percent more frequently in Virginia since 1948

Ken Plum: The weather is changing

Ken Plum

Published date: July 18, 2012 | 6:04 pm

Updated: July 14, 2025 | 7:02 pm

Politicians speaking at outdoor events on a pretty day invariably and jokingly take credit for the weather. But no one has stepped up to take credit for the weather lately. Records are being broken; new highs are being set

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McDonnell updates state’s response to winter storm

Guidelines for staying safe, avoiding injury in winter storm

McDonnell seeks federal assistance related to Sandy

Governor reports on Sandy impacts

AAA: Tips for drivers, travelers

McDonnell declares Sandy state of emergency

Catastrophic storm on its way to Valley?

Earth Talk: Global warming and extreme weather

Report: Global warming pushes extreme downpours up 33 percent in Virginia

Ken Plum: The weather is changing

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