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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…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Missing Man Found Alive After Search Of Shenandoah National Park (UPDATE) Missing Man Found Alive After Search Of Shenandoah National Park (UPDATE)
Missing Man Found Alive After Search Of Shenandoah National Park (Update) A missing 75-year-old man was found alive Saturday, Sept. 2, after a search of Shenandoah National Park. Jerry Bailey, 75, of Tennessee, was reported missing to Shenandoah National Park Rangers early Sept. 1. His backpack was found in Pinefield Hut off Skyline Drive near mile 75.2. Bailey was found by searchers at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, in the southern part of the park near Ivy Creek (mile 77.5).  Shenandoah activated a full-scale search operation early today. The search is led by Shenandoah National Park Search and Rescue personnel aided by Virginia Department of Emergency …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Missing Student's Car Found At National Park, Massive Search Launched Missing Student's Car Found At National Park, Massive Search Launched
Missing Student's Car Found At National Park, Massive Search Launched The vehicle belonging to 21-year-old Mateo Luis Cobo Zevallos was found in a parking lot at Shenandoah National Park on Tuesday, May 16, officials confirmed. The George Mason University honors student was reported missing on Monday, May 15, according to Fairfax County and Virginia State Police. Virginia Department of Emergency Management and National Park Service Search and Rescue officers descended on the area in a search for Zevallos Wednesday and Thursday, according to NPS spokeswoman Claire Comer. Zevallos' Honda Civic 4-door sedan was discovered in the afternoon hours Tuesday, in a pa…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
WARNING: Hurricane 'Fiona' May Mean High Surfs, Rip Currents For Coastal VA: Reports WARNING: Hurricane 'Fiona' May Mean High Surfs, Rip Currents For Coastal VA: Reports
Warning: Hurricane 'Fiona' May Mean High Surfs, Rip Currents For Coastal VA: Reports Hurricane Fiona may not make landfall in Virginia, but coastal residents will surely see some changes to the water, officials said.Coastal Virginians can expect high surf and rip currents from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, thanks to Fiona, according to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The hurricane is expected to stay far off the East Coast, but wave heights could rise to between seven and 10 feet on Sept. 22 and 23, officials reported. Click here to stay updated on Hurricane Fiona. 

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by AJ Goldbloom
Weather
Tornado Watch In Effect For The DMV Tornado Watch In Effect For The DMV
Tornado Watch In Effect For The DMV A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia until 2 p.m. on Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 2 PM EDT. pic.twitter.com/OG1C3MbdvG — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 27, 2022 This comes as a string of wet weather is expected to impact the region throughout the weekend with the potential of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, strong winds large hail and tornadoes, the NWS said.  …

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by David Cifarelli
Weather
Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day
Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe weather concerns are plaguing the Northeast today and the Capitol Region is no exception.  As a cold front moves through the area, numerous severe thunderstorms are projected for the DC/Metro area throughout the day on Monday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Noon update: showers and isolated thunderstorms are overspreading the region. Severe weather threat remains later this afternoon as storms fire along an approaching cold front. pic.twitter.com/d8fSrBsWYH — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 16, 2022 The risk of severe t'storms over much …

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by David Cifarelli