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Widespread Snowfall Expected Soon: What To Know Now Widespread Snowfall Expected Soon: What To Know Now
Widespread Snowfall Expected Soon: What To Know Now A new storm system is forecast to bring snow to the Northeast, adding to disruptions caused by a massive cross-country winter storm that swept through the region earlier this week. Click here for a new, updated story - Major Storm Packed With Snow, Ice To Target Northeast After Slamming South According to the National Weather Service, snowfall is expected from overnight Friday, Jan. 10, into Saturday, Jan. 11.  While specific accumulation amounts are still uncertain, the system is anticipated to have a wide impact, stretching from Massachusetts to North Carolina. This setup in…
Gov. Youngkin Declares State Of Emergency As Major Winter Storm Looms Over Virginia Gov. Youngkin Declares State Of Emergency As Major Winter Storm Looms Over Virginia
Gov. Youngkin Declares State Of Emergency As Major Winter Storm Looms Over Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a state of emergency ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to blanket Virginia starting Sunday, Jan. 7, with snow, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures. “I am declaring a state of emergency for the incoming winter storm currently forecasted to impact Virginia starting Sunday,” Youngkin said in a statement. “I encourage all Virginians, visitors, and travelers to stay alert, monitor the weather forecast, and prepare now for any potential impacts.” State agencies, including VDOT and the Virginia State Police, are pre-treating roads and ramping up s…
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, citing "National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth could cause transportation difficulties and power outages," authorities announced the move to declare an emergency. During a state of emergency, first responders are able to mobilize resources and equipment needed for im…