September 06, 2008

Hanna’s heavy rains moving east of Rt. 29 corridor

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Flood Warnings: Halifax and Pittsylvania Co. and the city of Danville until 6:45 p.m.; Appomattox, Charlotte, and Campbell Co. until 7:00 p.m.
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September 05, 2008

Appalachian Power crews on standby for Hanna

‘Appalachian Power’ line crews are on standby to help other utilities from the damage tropical storm Hanna might cause.

Flash flooding in Eastern Virginia expected as Hanna rolls in

The National Weather Service this morning issued a flash flood watch for much of the eastern half of Virginia for late tonight through tomorrow


September 04, 2008

Gov. Tim Kaine declares state of emergency ahead of Hanna

Gov. Kaine says he does not expect evacuations

VA Attorney General activates disaster anti-price gouging statute

The Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act, which became law on July 1, 2004, prohibits the charging of “unconscionable” prices for “necessary goods and services” within the affected area during the 30 day period following issuance of a declared state of emergency

State says farmers need to prepare for hurricanes now

With at least three tropical storms or hurricanes brewing, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) reminds farmers to take necessary steps now to help protect their families, farms, equipment and animals if a storm strikes

Tropical Storm Hanna moves closer to United States

People living along the South Carolina and North Carolina coasts are preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna as it moves closer toward the United States.


September 03, 2008

Threat of Hanna changes high school football games

Alleghany vs. Rockbridge Co., Waynesboro vs. Covington both now Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Tropical Storm Hanna’s track shifts away

The forecast track for Tropical Storm Hanna shifts away from southwest Virginia.  This will reduce the amount of rain and wind for the area.


September 02, 2008

Tropics Heating Up

Three tropical storms spin away in the Atlantic.  One could hit the southeast late this week.

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