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Virginia drought update: Improvement for Peninsula, officials say
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) The drought warning for many Peninsula cities and counties has been de-escalated following recent rain, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The advisory has gone from a drought warning to a drought watch as of Thursday for many…...
Virginia drought eases as extreme and severe categories hit new lows
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (609+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's historic drought is showing its most significant signs of improvement in months, with the extreme and severe drought categories dropping sharply, and 10% of the state now out of drought status entirely. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released…...
Virginia warns mandatory water restrictions could follow as historic drought deepens
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) Virginia's drought has reached a point where state and local leaders say voluntary conservation might not be enough if conditions keep deteriorating. Rainfall is far below normal, and stress is showing up in reservoirs, streamflow, soil moisture, and groundwater, raising…...
Extreme drought area expands in Virginia for the first time in weeks
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (365+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Despite some rainfall, Virginia's drought continues. After a brief period of modest improvement, the extreme drought area is expanding for the first time in weeks. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday and based on conditions through Tuesday…...
Virginia Beach EMS gives tips on what to do if you’re experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay hydrated going into 4th of July celebrations. Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay…...
Dangerous heat, fire risk prompt safety warnings ahead of busy holiday weekend at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) The holiday weekend is expected to bring large crowds to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, but officials say dangerous heat and dry conditions will make safety a top priority. Lifeguards are preparing for an increase in heat-related emergencies as heat index…...
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources urges caution amid drought, low-water conditions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 10 News Digital Team Virginia Department of…...
Storms knock out electricity to 50,000 across Central Virginia
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (134+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Nearly 79,000 Dominion Energy customers were without electricity across Virginia after powerful storms moved through the Commonwealth on Sunday evening. Roughly 49,300 customers were without power in Central Virginia as of 8:30 p.m., according to Dominion Energy. Most of those outages were…...
How Virginia Beach firefighters stay cool while working in extreme summer heat
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (36+ words) Virginia Beach Fire is using rehab buses, cooling equipment and extra staffing to protect firefighters from summer heat. Virginia Beach Fire is using rehab buses, cooling equipment and extra staffing to protect firefighters from summer heat....
Virginia officials urge residents to prepare as hurricane season begins
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway, Virginia officials are encouraging residents to take action now rather than waiting until a storm is approaching. Governor Abigail Spanberger joined state emergency management leaders this week to discuss hurricane…...