
Charlottesville, Albemarle County update weather information
Though Hurricane Florence is expected to remain to our south, the local forecast continues to call for wind and rain.

Though Hurricane Florence is expected to remain to our south, the local forecast continues to call for wind and rain.

The Virginia Department of Health urges the public to make final preparations for shelter and supplies today and early tomorrow, ahead of Hurricane Florence’s expected landfall Friday.

GasBuddy has now expanded its fuel availability tracker for motorists in Georgia, joining North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia motorists looking for fuel ahead of Hurricane Florence’s arrival, which has prompted millions of people to evacuate.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) asked FEMA to expedite disaster relief efforts in Virginia ahead of Hurricane Florence, which is projected to have a significant impact on the Commonwealth in the coming days.

Augusta County Emergency Services continues to plan for the impact of Hurricane Florence on the area.

The City of Staunton is encouraging residents to prepare for possible flooding and power outages before Hurricane Florence makes landfall.

The Fishburne Military School Corps of Cadets will be mobilizing today to assist their community in preparations for severe weather stemming from Hurricane Florence.

The City of Waynesboro is preparing for possible major flooding as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Florence passing over our area later this week.

President Trump has approved the request by Virginia for a federal disaster declaration that will mobilize federal emergency response assets to pre-position resources for hurricane response.

Assuming the forecasts are right, Florence will be the fourth hurricane, remants thereof, that I will report on in my news career.
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