Woods Mill
Nelson County, Virginia
If you’re traveling Route 29 NB in the vicinity of Shady’s Exxon in Woods Mill of Nelson County expect big delays and detours for much of Thursday morning. A semi tractor trailer has rolled over in that area and cleanup is expected to take a long time.
We will update with more information as we have it.
Augusta County, Virginia
Near the Rockbridge County Line I-81 NB
From VSP:
See our previous story on this crash, here.
“At 3:48 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. A tractor-trailer traveling north on Interstate 81 ran off the left side of the interstate and overturned in the median.
The driver, Alex Calhoun of New Cumberland, Penn., was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
State police issued Calhoun a summons for making an unsafe lane change.
The tanker contained a flammable liquid and was damaged in the crash. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and county fire department responded to the scene to manage and mitigate the containment and clean up of the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
PHOTOS: The attached photos are the property of the Virginia State Police, which grants permission for their publication/broadcast.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Via VDOT Cam : Above traffic is being rerouted off of I-81 NB around a semi accident that happened an hour or so before daylight. Tuesday – August 30, 2022.
STAUNTON – (3 p.m.) Both northbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened in Augusta County following cleanup and recovery from an early morning tractor trailer crash. The incident took place about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30) near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area. The truck’s cargo included a flammable powder, so incident response required hazardous-materials removal before travel lanes could reopen.
Motorists using northbound I-81 in northern Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County should be alert for lingering traffic congestion during the late-afternoon hours.
STAUNTON – (1:45 p.m.) The right lane of northbound Interstate 81 in Augusta County has reopened following cleanup from a tractor trailer crash and hazardous-materials spill. The incident took place about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30) and required the closure of northbound I-81 near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area.
The northbound I-81 detour at exit 200 has been lifted. Motorists should continue to expect significant backups on I-81 and Route 11 in northern Rockbridge County and southern Augusta County until the interstate fully reopens and congestion eases.
From VSP:
“At 3:48 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County. A tractor-trailer ran off Interstate 81 at the 211 mile marker and overturned in the median. The driver was flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.
The tanker contains a flammable liquid and was damaged in the crash. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and county fire department are on scene to manage and mitigate the containment and clean up of the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
VDOT STAUNTON
(5:30 a.m.) Northbound Interstate 81 is closed in Augusta County due to a tractor trailer crash with hazardous materials spill near mile marker 211 in the Greenville area. The incident was reported to the Virginia Department of Transportation about 4 a.m. today (Tuesday, August 30). Both northbound lanes will remain closed until hazmat cleanup is complete.
Northbound I-81 traffic is detoured at exit 200 (Fairfield) in Rockbridge County. Drivers will follow Route 710 (Sterrett Road) east and then Route 11 north into Augusta County for about 13 miles, and rejoin I-81 northbound at exit 213.
VDOT advises motorists to expect major delays in southern Augusta County and northern Rockbridge County on northbound I-81 and Route 11. Avoid this area if possible.
For updated traffic alerts and travel information, dial 511 or go to http://www.511Virginia.org.
The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.
The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. Follow VDOT on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http://www.VirginiaDOT.org.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
“On I-81 at mile marker 211 in the County of Augusta, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash. The north left shoulder, left lane, and right lane are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 3.0 miles.
Northbound traffic is being detoured off of Exit 200, onto Route 710, onto US-11 Northbound and back onto I-81 Northbound at Exit 213.
Last updated:
Tue 08/30/2022 7:04 AM EDT”
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
By Tommy Stafford
{scroll down for memorial service / obit info}
I remember the very first time I met FP. It was either late 99 or early 2000 shortly before moving to Nelson permanently. He was behind the counter of the old Valleymont Grocery he owned in Nellysford. He was working on a crossword puzzle as he often did.
Once we moved here for good FP was still behind that counter working on those crosswords and dispensing wisdom to customers that would come through. From locals to visitors, everyone knew FP. His family has been part of the Nelson backdrop for decades. Wintergreen Hardware, Blue Ridge Pig, and many more, just to name a few places folks would be familiar with today. FP’s siblings, and other relatives are still part of the legacy. FP leaves behind 3 wonderful children of his own as well.
FP could be quiet until you got to know him, then he would open up and tell jokes that would fill the air with laughter. He was major intelligent often discussing history, politics and medical procedures with me right on the parking lot of the car wash.
One of the biggest compliments FP ever gave me was on that very parking a few years after our kids came along. I was at Basic Necessities most days back then. He saw me loading up the kids as I often did once we finished eating. He said, “Tommy you have a beautiful family there. You’re doing it right, being with them. They grow so fast. Don’t forget that.” He’s right, they do.
FP joins a growing list of people now gone. People we’ve come to know over the nearly 2 decades living here. Ones we have been honored to call friends.
Time marches on and losing people that have become so familiar in our daily lives is inevitable. Yet, that still doesn’t make it easy or less sad.
FP, you will be missed. Not seeing you on that tractor hauling hay down 151 or sitting behind the counter at the hardware store is going to be so very odd. But I am so very glad I was able to know you and speak to you often over the years.
Fly high and rest in peace FP.
Release information from WPOA & CVEC:
“CVEC is continuously working to maintain a safe and reliable transmission and distribution system for our members.
Construction of the transmission line to the Wintergreen substation is progressing well and crews must now change out the poles where the Wintergreen tap connects to the main line. In order to do this safely, CVEC has planned two separate outages* that will affect the Wintergreen, Laurel Springs, and Peggy’s Pinch substations.
The first outage will take place on Monday, July 18, beginning at 11:00pm and will last approximately six hours. A second 6-hour outage will take place on Monday, July 25, beginning at 11:00pm to safely replace additional poles and equipment on the main line.
In the event of inclement weather, the outages will take place on Tuesday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 26, both beginning at 11:00pm.
*Members are encouraged to review and follow the FDA guidelines regarding perishable foods.”
Via Storm Prediction Center : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the counties highlighted in blue above until 10 PM Monday night – July 18, 2022.
8:12 PM / THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 473 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
IN MARYLAND THIS CANCELS 9 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL MARYLAND
ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY
PRINCE GEORGES
IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND
CARROLL
IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND
CECIL
IN NORTHERN MARYLAND
BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD
IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 17 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
GREENE NELSON
IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX
CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS
CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER
FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN
PRINCE WILLIAM
IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
MADISON RAPPAHANNOCK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, ANNAPOLIS,
ARLINGTON, ARNOLD, ASPEN HILL, BALTIMORE, BEL AIR, BETHESDA,
BOWIE, CAMP SPRINGS, CATONSVILLE, CHANTILLY, CHARLOTTESVILLE,
CLINTON, COLLEGE PARK, COLUMBIA, CROZET, CULPEPER, DUNDALK,
EDGEWOOD, ELDERSBURG, ELKTON, ELLICOTT CITY, ESSEX, FAIRFAX,
FALLS CHURCH, FALLSTON, GAITHERSBURG, GERMANTOWN, GLEN BURNIE,
GREENBELT, GREENFIELD, HAVRE DE GRACE, HERNDON, JOPPATOWNE,
LAUREL, LEESBURG, MADISON, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MCLEAN,
ODENTON, PARKVILLE, PIKESVILLE, POTOMAC, RANDALLSTOWN, RESTON,
ROCKVILLE, SEVERN, SEVERNA PARK, SILVER SPRING, SOUTH GATE,
STANARDSVILLE, STERLING, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, TOWSON, WARRENTON,
WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, WESTMINSTER, AND WOODBRIDGE.
(Scroll down for specific county outline areas)
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 473
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
145 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Western Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Northern Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Southeast New York
Eastern Pennsylvania
Northern Virginia
Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 145 PM until
1000 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include…
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
A tornado or two possible
SUMMARY…Thunderstorms will intensify this afternoon along a
corridor from northern Virginia into southeast New York. The
stronger cells will pose a risk of locally damaging wind gusts.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 45
statute miles either side of a line from 25 miles south southeast of
Elkins WV to 25 miles east of Poughkeepsie NY. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.
WOUS64 KWNS 181744
WOU3
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 473
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
145 PM EDT MON JUL 18 2022
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 473 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
CTC001-005-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
CT
. CONNECTICUT COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
FAIRFIELD LITCHFIELD
DCC001-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
DC
. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEC003-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
DE
. DELAWARE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
NEW CASTLE
MDC001-003-005-013-015-021-025-027-029-031-033-035-043-510-
190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
MD
. MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALLEGANY ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE
CARROLL CECIL FREDERICK
HARFORD HOWARD KENT
MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES QUEEN ANNE’S
WASHINGTON
MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
BALTIMORE CITY
NJC003-005-007-013-015-017-019-021-023-025-027-029-031-033-035-
037-039-041-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
NJ
. NEW JERSEY COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BERGEN BURLINGTON CAMDEN
ESSEX GLOUCESTER HUDSON
HUNTERDON MERCER MIDDLESEX
MONMOUTH MORRIS OCEAN
PASSAIC SALEM SOMERSET
SUSSEX UNION WARREN
NYC005-027-047-059-061-071-079-081-085-087-105-111-119-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BRONX DUTCHESS KINGS
NASSAU NEW YORK ORANGE
PUTNAM QUEENS RICHMOND
ROCKLAND SULLIVAN ULSTER
WESTCHESTER
PAC001-011-017-025-029-037-041-043-045-055-057-069-071-075-077-
079-089-091-093-095-097-099-101-103-107-127-133-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
PA
. PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAMS BERKS BUCKS
CARBON CHESTER COLUMBIA
CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN DELAWARE
FRANKLIN FULTON LACKAWANNA
LANCASTER LEBANON LEHIGH
LUZERNE MONROE MONTGOMERY
MONTOUR NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND
PERRY PHILADELPHIA PIKE
SCHUYLKILL WAYNE YORK
VAC003-013-015-043-047-059-061-069-079-091-107-113-125-139-153-
157-165-171-187-510-540-600-610-660-683-685-790-820-840-
190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBEMARLE ARLINGTON AUGUSTA
CLARKE CULPEPER FAIRFAX
FAUQUIER FREDERICK GREENE
HIGHLAND LOUDOUN MADISON
NELSON PAGE PRINCE WILLIAM
RAPPAHANNOCK ROCKINGHAM SHENANDOAH
WARREN
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
ALEXANDRIA CHARLOTTESVILLE FAIRFAX
FALLS CHURCH HARRISONBURG MANASSAS
MANASSAS PARK STAUNTON WAYNESBORO
WINCHESTER
WVC003-023-027-031-037-057-065-071-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
WV
. WEST VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BERKELEY GRANT HAMPSHIRE
HARDY JEFFERSON MINERAL
MORGAN PENDLETON
ANZ335-338-430-530-531-532-535-538-539-540-190200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0473.220718T1745Z-220719T0200Z/
CW
. ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE
LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY
NEW YORK HARBOR
DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD
EASTERN BAY
ATTN…WFO…OKX…LWX…PHI…CTP…BGM…ALY…
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
The weather was perfect and the skies were filled with a display of brilliant fireworks at Wintergreen Resort this past Sunday night. It’s part of their annual 4th of July celebration that’s been going on for years.
BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura has been photographing the event each and every year.
Happy 4th everyone!
Here’s a look back at some of the past 4th of July fireworks there.
Nelson County, Virginia
As the old saying goes, “If you know, you know!” None of us that lived through the derecho 10 years ago will every forget it or the word!
Below, a look back at the original story and some of the previous anniversaries of the 2012 derecho.
Also a look back from the NWS office in Sterling is here.
A look back from NWS office in Blacksburg is here.
Major Storm Damage & Power Outages Across Nelson – Updated 1:20 AM Saturday
Central Virginia Blue Ridge Area
Severe thunderstorms moved into the area late Friday afternoon causing considerable damage and power outages in its path.
Numerous trees reported down across Nelson County, VA – Beech Grove, Patrick Henry Highway, Lake Nelson, Tye River Road All due to severe storms. Tommy #vawx @NWS_BaltWash @NWSBlacksburg @CBS19Weather @TravisKoshko
— BlueRidgeLife (@BlueRidgeLife) June 17, 2022
Additional multiple large trees down in SE Nelson Co, generally near Gladstone, from severe storms. Rescue & VDOT assisting removal. Power out in numerous parts of County as well. Tommy #vawx @CBS19Weather @TravisKoshko @NWS_BaltWash @NWSBlacksburg
— BlueRidgeLife (@BlueRidgeLife) June 17, 2022
As of 7 PM Friday evening, the majority of the severe weather had moved east out of the area. Quieter, milder and much less heat and humidity is arriving for the coming weekend.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
Augusta-Rockingham-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Central
Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Monterey, Wintergreen, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, Sugar Grove, Riverton, Ruddle, Brandywine, Hightown,
Franklin, Waynesboro, Oak Flat, and Stuarts Draft
841 AM EDT Tue Jun 14 2022
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Virginia and eastern West Virginia, including
the following areas: in Virginia, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue
Ridge, Eastern Highland, Rockingham and Western Highland. In
eastern West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western Pendleton.
* WHEN…Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall with
localized rainfall amounts around 1 to 3 inches possible
within a couple hours. The heaviest rain will be late this
morning through midday.
– Please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood
safety and preparedness information.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
