Above a screenshot of the letter sent to area media outlets Tuesday afternoon. August 31, 2021
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Verbatim release from CA Office of Nelson:
On Tuesday afternoon, August 31, 2021, Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford announced that his Office has requested the Virginia State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division to review an incident that occurred on August 26, 2021, between the Sheriff of Nelson County and a student at the Nelson County High School. This request requires approval by the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
It is important to remember that neither the Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney, nor any other law enforcement agency, may comment on the incident at this time.
I understand that the community is concerned by the reports of this incident, many of which are circulating on Social Media. I urge the community to exercise patience while the Bureau of Criminal Investigation awaits approval from the Office of the Attorney General.
Via NWS : Flash Flood Watches begin today and again on Wednesday. The remnants of Hurricane Ida may create heavy rains later in the week. The watch area may be expanded as well. Click on the image above for the latest update from NWS.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
Charles-Nelson-Albemarle-Orange-Stafford-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Wintergreen, St. Charles, Falmouth, Waldorf,
Lovingston, Charlottesville, Orange, and Gordonsville
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southern Maryland and Virginia,
including the following areas: in southern Maryland, Charles. In
Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Nelson, Orange
and Stafford.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of southern Maryland and
Virginia, including the following areas: in southern Maryland,
Charles. In Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge,
Nelson, Orange and Stafford.
* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front resulting
periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain beginning
late Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday night.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized
amounts around 4 inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will result in the potential for
flash flooding of creeks and small streams, as well as the
potential for river flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Southern Baltimore-Prince
Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest
Harford-Southeast Harford-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Silver Spring, South Gate, Bowie, Arlington,
Annapolis, Manassas, Odenton, Damascus, Falls Church, Purcellville,
Bethesda, Chantilly, Culpeper, Centreville, Sterling, College Park,
Reisterstown, Columbia, Warrenton, Herndon, Severna Park, Greenbelt,
Germantown, Leesburg, McLean, Camp Springs, Rockville,
Jarrettsville, Arnold, Dale City, Big Meadows, Suitland-Silver Hill,
Lake Ridge, Gaithersburg, Severn, Reston, Montclair, Baltimore,
Madison, Alexandria, Clinton, Glen Burnie, Ashburn, Ellicott City,
Woodbridge, Stanardsville, Washington, Annandale, Franconia,
Cockeysville, Lisbon, Laurel, Turnbull, and Aberdeen
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of DC, Maryland and Virginia,
including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In
Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and
Southeast Montgomery, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,
Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast
Harford and Southern Baltimore. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Greene,
Madison, Northern Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Southern Fauquier
and Western Loudoun.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of DC, Maryland and Virginia, including the following
areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel,
Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery,
Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest
Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford and Southern
Baltimore. In Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria,
Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Greene, Madison, Northern
Fauquier, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Rappahannock, Southern Fauquier
and Western Loudoun.
* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front, resulting
in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday
morning and continuing through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts
of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 6
inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will not only result in the
potential for considerable flash flooding of creeks, small
streams, and urban areas, but also the potential for river
flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
Augusta-
Including the cities of Stuarts Draft, Staunton, and Waynesboro
1148 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of western Virginia, including the
following area: Augusta.
* Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely this
afternoon and evening, some of which may produce a few inches of
rain in a short period of time.
* Heavy rainfall in a short period of time would result in rapid
rises of water in small streams and creeks, and in urban and poor
drainage areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of western Virginia,
including the following area: Augusta.
* From late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night.
* The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front resulting
periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain beginning
late Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday night.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized
amounts around 4 inches possible.
* This amount of heavy rainfall will result in the potential for
flash flooding of creeks and small streams, as well as the
potential for river flooding on the main stem rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Motorists who use Lowesville Road (Route 778) in Amherst County are once again facing possible delays after the bridge over Piney River was struck by a motor vehicle and damaged for the second time in recent months.
A preliminary damage assessment is complete, one lane of the bridge closed and a temporary signal in place to assist motorists. Repairs are scheduled in the coming weeks.
In late-May, the bridge railing was damaged and traffic detoured while VDOT bridge crews made repairs.
Lowesville Road carries over 900 vehicles per day according to a 2014 count.
Motorists are encouraged to expect delays, slow down and be alert to the presence of the signal, crews and equipment.
Bryant’s Cider flagship location on its farm at 3224 E. Branch Loop in Roseland VA is announcing the opening of its Brewery and addition of 3,000 sq/ft of production space.
Bryant’s, the makers of the cult favorite, Unicorn Fuel, will venture into brewing beer on its sprawling 380 acre farm this fall. “We are anticipating launching our craft beer brand on October 16th at our fall festival” says Jerry Thornton, the owner and cider master. Thornton attended a yearlong brewing program at the University of Richmond a few years back. “Adding beer to the mix will not only give our customers more options, it will allow us to accommodate more consumers who don’t prefer ciders” says Thornton. The addition will also allow more creative freedom to make innovative beverages. “Being on an orchard farm, our “core” competency is hard cider. However consumers still have a stigma about ciders and are branching to seltzers and still love beer. Our mission is to make innovative products and beer will help us do that.” says Thornton.
In addition, Bryant’s is adding an additional 3,000 sq/ft to its hard cider production facility. “The addition will drastically increase production capacity and create new jobs in Nelson County” says Thornton. With the addition to the production space, Bryant’s will be adding additional outdoor seating at its new “Sunset Bar” overlooking The Priest mountain. “We really want to share the space and views with people. Between our 1800’s barn tasting room and the new Sunset Bar, customers will have over 5 acres of space to spread out. We want our customers to experience what it’s like in the country” says Thornton. The Sunset Bar is expected to open this fall.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of the area until 8PM this evening. For the absolute latest updates, cluck the image above.
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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 392
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
135 PM EDT Mon Jul 26 2021
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
North-Central North Carolina
Central and South-Central Virginia
* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 135 PM until
800 PM EDT.
* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are forming along the foothills of western
Virginia and North Carolina, and will spread across the watch area
this afternoon. Very hot/humid conditions will help storms become
intense, with damaging winds and hail possible in the strongest
cells.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 10 miles southeast of
Greensboro NC to 45 miles north of Richmond VA. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).
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.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 392
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
135 PM EDT MON JUL 26 2021
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NCC001-033-057-067-081-135-145-151-157-169-270000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0392.210726T1735Z-210727T0000Z/
NC
. NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALAMANCE CASWELL DAVIDSON
FORSYTH GUILFORD ORANGE
PERSON RANDOLPH ROCKINGHAM
STOKES
VAC003-007-009-011-019-025-029-031-033-036-037-041-049-053-057-
065-067-075-081-083-085-087-089-095-097-101-109-111-117-125-127-
135-141-143-145-147-149-181-183-540-570-590-595-670-680-690-730-
760-830-270000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0392.210726T1735Z-210727T0000Z/
VA
. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ALBEMARLE AMELIA AMHERST
APPOMATTOX BEDFORD BRUNSWICK
BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CAROLINE
CHARLES CITY CHARLOTTE CHESTERFIELD
CUMBERLAND DINWIDDIE ESSEX
FLUVANNA FRANKLIN GOOCHLAND
GREENSVILLE HALIFAX HANOVER
HENRICO HENRY JAMES CITY
KING AND QUEEN KING WILLIAM LOUISA
LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NELSON
NEW KENT NOTTOWAY PATRICK
PITTSYLVANIA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD
PRINCE GEORGE SURRY SUSSEX
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
CHARLOTTESVILLE COLONIAL HEIGHTS DANVILLE
EMPORIA HOPEWELL LYNCHBURG
MARTINSVILLE PETERSBURG RICHMOND
WILLIAMSBURG
File photo : Nelson County Commonwealth Attorney Daniel Rutherford (above) made the announcement of the indictments Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021.
Daniel L. Rutherford, Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney
On Monday afternoon, Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford announced that, after a ten-month investigation, the Shenandoah Valley Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned indictments on twenty-two individuals involved in distributing methamphetamine within Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
The Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned indictments of racketeering and distributing 250 grams or more of methamphetamine, within a 12-month period, while acting as a leader of a criminal enterprise on:
Donavan Lacy Smith of Afton, Virginia,
Brandon Scott Spivey of Tyro, Virginia,
Richard Daniel Acord of Lovingston, Virginia, and Dakota Scott Bozga of Waynesboro, Virginia.
The Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned indictments of racketeering and conspiracy to distribute 200 grams or more of methamphetamine on:
Dionte Conrad Barbour of Charlottesville, Virginia, Kelly Lynn Painter of Waynesboro, Virginia,
Matthew McKinley Painter of Waynesboro, Virginia, and Sarina Davis of Lyndhurst, Virginia.
The Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned indictments of racketeering and conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of methamphetamine on:
James Brian Patterson of Lyndhurst, Virginia, and Mark Eliot Dibenedetto of Staunton, Virginia,
The Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned an indictment of racketeering on:
Kristopher Kalin Kallis of Staunton, Virginia, Kristopher Ian Horn of Linden, Virginia,
Tony Ray Marion, Sr. of Lyndhurst, Virginia, David Nathan Brent of Staunton, Virginia, Terrance Michael Jones of Waynesboro, Virginia, Don Wayne Smith of Afton, Virginia,
Brittany Hodge of Swoope, Virginia,
Frank Scott Blackwell of Churchville, Virginia, John David Bozga of Afton, Virginia, and
Wilson Wayne Robertson, Jr. of Wingina, Virginia.
The Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Jury returned an indictment for distributing 200 grams or more of methamphetamine on Scotty Wayne Dameron of Afton, Virginia and an indictment for distributing a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance on Justin Michael Crimi of Nellysford, Virginia.
These cases are being prosecuted by Erik A. Laub, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney and Daniel L. Rutherford, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the County of Nelson. It was investigated by the Skyline Task Force, the
is composed of investigators from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, the Staunton Police Department, and the Virginia State Police.
The JADE Task Force is comprised of investigators from Albemarle County Police Department, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police.
Charges contained in these indictments are merely accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a trial jury. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Via NWS – The areas highlighted in pink are under a Severe T-Storm Watch until 11PM tonight 7.17.21 – Click image above for the absolute latest updates from NWS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 382 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MARYLAND THIS CANCELS 1 COUNTY
IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND
FREDERICK
IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 10 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
GREENE NELSON ORANGE
IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
CULPEPER FAUQUIER LOUDOUN
IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
MADISON RAPPAHANNOCK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BALLENGER CREEK, CHARLOTTESVILLE,
CROZET, CULPEPER, FREDERICK, GORDONSVILLE, GREENFIELD, LEESBURG,
MADISON, ORANGE, STANARDSVILLE, STERLING, WARRENTON,
AND WASHINGTON.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 382
SCROLL DOWN FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC INFO
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 382 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 110 PM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Connecticut District Of Columbia Delaware western Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey southeast New York central and eastern Pennsylvania northern Virginia northeast West Virginia Coastal Waters * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 110 PM until 1100 PM EDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Storms will continue to develop and intensify within the destabilizing warm sector across a portion of the Middle Atlantic and Northeast States this afternoon and evening. Mostly multicells and some marginal supercell structures are expected with storms evolving into lines and bowing segments capable of mainly scattered wind damage. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 125 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles east northeast of Binghamton NY to 50 miles south southwest of Washington DC. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2). 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.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 382 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ANZ335-338-355-430-431-450-451-452-453-454-455-530-531-532-533- 534-535-536-537-538-539-540-541-542-543-180300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0382.210717T1710Z-210718T0300Z/ CW . ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE LONG ISLAND SOUND WEST OF NEW HAVEN CT/PORT JEFFERSON NY NEW YORK HARBOR SANDY HOOK NJ TO FIRE ISLAND INLET NY OUT 20 NM DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM 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 CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD EASTERN BAY CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH ISLAND $$ ATTN...WFO...OKX...LWX...PHI...CTP...BGM...ALY...BOX...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 382 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS MDC001-003-005-009-011-013-015-017-021-023-025-027-029-031-033- 035-037-041-043-510-180300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0382.210717T1710Z-210718T0300Z/ MD . MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGANY ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE CALVERT CAROLINE CARROLL CECIL CHARLES FREDERICK GARRETT HARFORD HOWARD KENT MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES QUEEN ANNE`S ST. MARYS TALBOT WASHINGTON MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE BALTIMORE CITY $$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 382 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WVC003-023-027-031-037-057-065-071-180300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0382.210717T1710Z-210718T0300Z/ WV . WEST VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BERKELEY GRANT HAMPSHIRE HARDY JEFFERSON MINERAL MORGAN PENDLETON $$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 382 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS PAC001-009-011-013-015-017-021-023-025-027-029-033-035-037-041- 043-045-055-057-061-067-069-071-075-077-079-081-087-089-091-093- 095-097-099-101-103-105-107-109-111-113-115-117-119-127-131-133- 180300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0382.210717T1710Z-210718T0300Z/ PA . PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BEDFORD BERKS BLAIR BRADFORD BUCKS CAMBRIA CAMERON CARBON CENTRE CHESTER CLEARFIELD CLINTON COLUMBIA CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN DELAWARE FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON JUNIATA LACKAWANNA LANCASTER LEBANON LEHIGH LUZERNE LYCOMING MIFFLIN MONROE MONTGOMERY MONTOUR NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY PHILADELPHIA PIKE POTTER SCHUYLKILL SNYDER SOMERSET SULLIVAN SUSQUEHANNA TIOGA UNION WAYNE WYOMING YORK $$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 382 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS VAC003-013-015-043-047-059-061-069-079-091-099-107-113-125-137- 139-153-157-165-171-177-179-187-510-540-600-610-630-660-683-685- 790-820-840-180300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0382.210717T1710Z-210718T0300Z/ VA . VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALBEMARLE ARLINGTON AUGUSTA CLARKE CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER FREDERICK GREENE HIGHLAND KING GEORGE LOUDOUN MADISON NELSON ORANGE PAGE PRINCE WILLIAM RAPPAHANNOCK ROCKINGHAM SHENANDOAH SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD WARREN VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE ALEXANDRIA CHARLOTTESVILLE FAIRFAX FALLS CHURCH FREDERICKSBURG HARRISONBURG MANASSAS MANASSAS PARK STAUNTON WAYNESBORO WINCHESTER
Photos by BlueRidgeLife.com Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : For the first time in over a year, fireworks lit up the skies over the Blue Ridge and Wintergreen Resort during the annual 4th of July fireworks display. July 4, 2021.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
For the first time in over a year, folks got the chance to view a decade’s old tradition at Wintergreen Resort, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the mountain. The 2020 display was canceled due to Covid, but this year it was on in all of its glory!
Folks gathered on the mountain at Wintergreen Resort just before sunset Sunday to view 4th of July fireworks. July 4, 2021
Here’s more of Paul’s photos below from the fireworks at Wintergreen on Sunday night July 4, 2021.
Via NWS : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a large part of the area until 8PM this evening. Click image above for the absolute latest updates.
3:59 PM 7.1.21 : THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 331 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
IN MARYLAND THIS CANCELS 6 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL MARYLAND
HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES
IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND
CARROLL FREDERICK
IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
CHARLES
IN VIRGINIA THIS CANCELS 22 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA
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 STAFFORD
IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
MADISON RAPPAHANNOCK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON, ASPEN HILL, BALLENGER CREEK, BETHESDA, BOWIE, CAMP SPRINGS, CHANTILLY, CHARLOTTESVILLE, CLINTON, COLLEGE PARK, COLUMBIA, CROZET, CULPEPER, DAHLGREN, ELDERSBURG, ELLICOTT CITY, FAIRFAX, FALLS CHURCH, FALMOUTH, FREDERICK, FREDERICKSBURG, GAITHERSBURG, GERMANTOWN, GORDONSVILLE, GREENBELT, GREENFIELD, HERNDON, LAUREL, LEESBURG, MADISON, MANASSAS, MANASSAS PARK, MCLEAN, ORANGE, POTOMAC, RESTON, ROCKVILLE, SILVER SPRING, SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, ST. CHARLES, STANARDSVILLE, STERLING, SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, WALDORF, WARRENTON, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, WESTMINSTER, AND WOODBRIDGE.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 331 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1240 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Delaware Maryland Central and southern New Jersey Extreme southeastern Pennsylvania Central and northeastern Virginia Coastal Waters * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 1240 PM until 800 PM EDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms are expected to form near and east of the Blue Ridge this afternoon, and storms will spread eastward toward Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic coast through this evening. The storm environment favors a mix of multicell clusters and line segments capable of producing damaging winds. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 90 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles south southwest of Richmond VA to 15 miles west northwest of Philadelphia PA. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1). 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. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 331 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MARYLAND DORCHESTER SOMERSET WICOMICO WORCESTER IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMELIA CHESTERFIELD CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY OF RICHMOND CUMBERLAND FLUVANNA GOOCHLAND HANOVER HENRICO LOUISA POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLES CITY ESSEX KING WILLIAM KING AND QUEEN NEW KENT RICHMOND WESTMORELAND IN EASTERN VIRGINIA LANCASTER MATHEWS MIDDLESEX NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND IN NORTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CAROLINE IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY OF HOPEWELL CITY OF PETERSBURG DINWIDDIE NOTTOWAY PRINCE GEORGE IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA ACCOMACK CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG GLOUCESTER JAMES CITY SURRY YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AMELIA COURTHOUSE, ANGOLA, BACONS CASTLE, BARHAM, BARNETTS, BAVON, BEACH, BON AIR, BOOTH FORK, BOTTOMS BRIDGE, BRAYS FORK, BROWNS CORNER, BURRUSS CORNER, BUSCH GARDENS, CAMBRIDGE, CAPE CHARLES, CARET, CEDAR FORK, CENTER CROSS, CENTERVILLE, CHAMPLAIN, CHESTER, CHESTERFIELD, CHINCOTEAGUE, CHIPPOKES STATE PARK, CHRISTENSONS CORNER, CHULA, CLANCIE, COLONIAL BEACH, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CORBIN, CREWE, CRISFIELD, CROAKER, DAWN, DENARO, DRAGONVILLE, DUNBROOKE, DUNNSVILLE, EARLS, EWELL, EXMORE, FARMVILLE, FIVE FORKS, FORT LEE, GLEN ALLEN, GLOUCESTER POINT, GOOCHLAND, GREENBACKVILLE, GRESSIT, GROVE, GUINEA MILLS, GWALTNEY CORNER, HAMPTON, HAWK, HOG ISLAND GAME RESERVE, HOPEWELL, HORNTOWN, HOWERTONS, JETERSVILLE, KILMARNOCK, KING AND QUEEN COURT HOUSE, LAKE MONTICELLO, LANCASTER, LEWISETTA, LITTLE PLYMOUTH, LOUISA, MANNBORO, MASCOT, MATTAPONI, MEADOWVILLE, MECHANICSVILLE, MIDLOTHIAN, MINERAL, MOSELEY, MOUNTCASTLE, NEW CHURCH, NEW KENT AIRPORT, NEW POINT, NEW POINT COMFORT, NEWPORT NEWS, OCEAN CITY, ONANCOCK, ORAPAX FARMS, PEARY, PETERSBURG, POOLESVILLE, POQUOSON, POWHATAN, PRINCESS ANNE, QUINTON, RAINES TAVERN, REAMS, REEDS, RICHMOND, ROXBURY, SALISBURY, SANDSTON, SCOTTS FORK, STODDERT, TALLEYSVILLE, URBANNA, WARSAW, WAYSIDE, WEST POINT, WILLIAMSBURG, AND YORKTOWN.
Photo By Justin Craig : A major rockslide blocked Route 250 just west of Route 151 on Afton Mountain in early May 2021. The road reopened to traffic on Wednesday – June 30, 2021 after a lengthy closure.
Route US 250
Afton Mountain
Near The Augusta, Nelson, Albemarle County Lines
Virginia
From VDOT & VSP:
Slope repairs complete, State Police will continue to enforce truck ban on Rt. 6
CULPEPER DISTRICT
U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) reopened to traffic this afternoon, almost eight weeks after it was closed due to a rock slide and slope failure between Route 151 (Critzers Shop Road) and Route 6 (Afton Mountain Road). The project was finished two weeks ahead of the forecast mid-July completion date.
With the reopening of U.S. 250 traffic patterns have returned to normal and the through truck ban on Route 6 remains. Tractor-trailer trucks are prohibited on Route 6 unless they are making a local delivery. The Virginia State Police and Nelson County Sheriff’s Office will continue patrols in the area to enforce the tractor-trailer restriction.
Contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation worked six days a week to repair the area that failed above U.S. 250, removing loose soil, trees and rocks to make the slope stable. The work was done in stages since a flat area called a bench had to be created at each level so the excavators and soil nail equipment could work in the area above the bench. More than 700 large off-road dump truck loads of material were removed from the slope and trucked to a disposal area.
The soil nail operation, in which long rods are drilled into the slope and secured with cement, followed the removal of loose material at each level. In all, 350 soil nails were placed. Once the nails were placed the area was covered with a mesh similar to chain-link fence, which was secured to the nails. The 21,000 square feet of mesh – about one-third the area of a football field – helps to stabilize the slope as vegetation is reestablished. In a final step to stabilize the slope the area was covered with a mixture of grass seed and straw to provide ground cover.
During the initial survey a second, smaller section of potentially unstable slope was found near the main slide area. The project team took advantage of the road closure and equipment on site to stabilize that area, which measured about 100 feet wide by 25 feet high.
The successful completion of this project was the result of cooperation between multiple agencies, including VDOT, the Virginia State Police and the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Nelson County officials. Three VDOT districts, Culpeper, Lynchburg and Staunton, as well as VDOT’s Northwestern Regional Operations group, contributed resources to the project.
Public outreach and traffic enforcement was coordinated among those agencies, including:
● Additional signage, including digital message boards, on Interstate 64, U.S. 29, U.S. 250 and other locations.
● Increased Virginia State Police presence, including truck restriction citations.
● Increased presence of the VSP Motor Carrier Safety Team.
● Patrols by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office to increase law enforcement presence in concert with the State Police.
● Use of an unmanned portable radio that broadcasted to CB radio frequencies to advise of truck restrictions on Route 6.
● Use of cameras and traffic classification counters that monitored traffic volumes and vehicle types.
● Communication with the Virginia Trucking Association and commercial motor vehicle carriers and trucking companies about the truck restriction on Route 6.
Current traffic conditions and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. VDOT updates are also on Facebook and the district’s Twitter account, @VaDOTCulp.
