October Snowstorm Disrupts Amtrak Service
Posted: 10:08 AM Amtrak says the early winter storm that has knocked out power to millions is also disrupting rail service.
Posted: 10:08 AM Amtrak says the early winter storm that has knocked out power to millions is also disrupting rail service.
Updated: 6:58 PM An unusual autumn snow storm is headed to Virginia's high country with flurries expected in Albemarle and Nelson counties and the potential for a substantial accumulation at Wintergreen Resort.
Updated: 10:13 AM A strong storm swept through Charlottesville Monday evening, causing a tree to snap and leaving hundreds without power.
Updated: 6:55 PM Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in response to flooding triggered by rains from Tropical Storm Lee's remnants, which submerged roads and killed three people in Virginia.
Posted: 10:10 AM Hurricane Katia weakened to a Category 1 storm in the Atlantic early Wednesday and was expected to pass between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda over Wednesday night and Thursday.
Posted: 11:55 AM Heavy rain from the former Tropical Storm Lee rolled northeast into Appalachian states Tuesday, spreading the threat of flooding, spawning tornadoes and knocking out power to thousands.
Updated: 4:26 PM Almost a dozen secondary roads in Albemarle, Louisa and Orange are closed Tuesday morning due to high water. VDOT anticipates that more roads will close as small streams and creeks overflow their banks
Posted: 10:46 AM Hurricane Katia has weakened slightly as it moves northwestward across the Atlantic but is still a Category 2 storm.
Posted: 12:17 PM The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled the East Coast last Tuesday continues to produce aftershocks near its Virginia epicenter.
Posted: 1:17 PM Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 32 people in 10 states, including four in Virginia.
Updated: 7:32 PM Hotels both in and around Charlottesville are booked as a result of Hurricane Irene and airport officials warn about ripple effect of flight delays and cancellations.
Updated: 7:07 PM Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Irene, which is anticipated to impact the Commonwealth over the weekend.
Posted: 12:51 PM Virginia has a new fund to help victims of disasters. The Virginia Disaster Relief Fund will be made a permanent part of the state's disaster relief tools.
Posted: 10:07 AM As Hurricane Irene heads north, the Coast Guard in Portsmouth said mariners should begin planning now, with the storm expected to deliver rain and winds to the Southeast by the end of the week.
Updated: 6:54 PM A Fluvanna County family has been displaced from their home after strong storms caused a tree to fall on their house Sunday evening.
Posted: 1:23 PM Hurricane Irene has formed and is moving over Puerto Rico with its projected path expected to take it toward the U.S. East Coast later this week.
Posted: 1:04 PM Excessive heat warnings are in effect for Baltimore, Washington and all the way to the beaches of Maryland and Delaware.
Posted: 2:41 PM In the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Bret was moving slowly north-northeast from the Bahamas and forecast to stay away from the U.S. East Coast.