Check out Wednesday’s new video.
On the lower left in the video widget! Al Stacey was the pilot as I shot video over the James River. The first boat you see is that of Brian Roberts featured in the July issue of NCL on page 40. They hit the stands today!
Enjoy
-T-
Garden Trade Nursery & Garden Shop
Photography by Tommy Stafford
Helicopter: Cardinal Helicopters, Inc – Al Stacey – Pilot
Nelson County Life Magazine – Copyright 2007
View above the James River
Near Wingina Landing 56 E – Wingina, Virginia
Tuesday was again a hot & humid day. Showers were less widespread, but a couple of very heavy storms got close near Sherando on the other side of the mountain. Here at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in Greenfield we picked up no rain yesterday. We reached a high Tuesday of a hot 94 degrees at 3:07 PM. On the mountain at NCL-Wintergreen Nature Fountadion @ Devil’s Knob, the rain gauge was empty on Tuesday while they reached a warm 84 degree high. At NCL-Tiger Fuel in Lovingston, they had an empty rain bucket as well with a Tuesday high 91 degrees late in the afternoon.
On the current surface map, the scenario is pretty much the same as it was for Tuesday’s weather. A Bermuda high stays in place shoving hot and humid conditions our way today.
Current-Sat Surface Map
On the National Forecast Map, the Bermuda high stays in control. Lots of humidity and heating means we’ll see scattered thunderstorms again this afternoon with some reaching severe limits.
Today’s Forecast Map
*Today Partly cloudy hazy, hot & humid. Heat index near 100
*High temps in Wingina, Schuyler, and Greenfield 94 degrees.
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Montebello, partly cloudy with scattered heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs of 85 degrees. Winds SW 6-9 MPH.
*Tonight Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms until midnight, then patchy fog in areas that see rain.
*Lows valley 69 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight low of 71.
*Winds: SW 5-10
*In the extended outlook
Thursday Partly sunny with afternoon thunderstorms, a chance of a severe weather outbreak is possible Thursday evening. High 93 valley – 79 on mountains.
Friday Mostly cloudy with showers & thunderstorms. Highs 83 valley around 72 mountains. Overnight lows generally in the 60’s to near 70 both mountains & valley.
The weekend promises to be cooler after a front passes the area Friday. Sat & Sun highs will be around 80 degrees both days with mostly sunny skies.
Remember when severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.
Have a great Wed!
Know your Nelson
-T-
By Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine
Afton, Virginia
A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes a still shot just doesn’t do justice when you see something. That’s why we’ve added video to our website now! We’ll be uploading different videos from time to time like the one we put up today. It will look like the sample shown above. To see the video just scroll down below the map box on the left hand side of our webpage page and click on play, that’s all there is to it!
And if you get video you that neat, maybe it a cool storm, some kind of breaking news like a fire, etc you can e-mail us the vido clip to video-at-nelsonscountylife.com and we might post it up there.
Today’s featured video comes from a helicopter flight I recently took with Al Stacey of Gaia Homes in Nellysford. I used to shoot video lots from choppers back in my news days. Al owns a chopper that he leases back at the airport in Charlottesville. On occasion we shoot video and stills out here in Nelson. On this particular day last week we were up shooting pictures over the James River of the batteau boats headed toward Richmond. On the way upstream we caught this black bear crossing the James River headed to the other side. There will be lots more video show over the coming days of our trip down the James.
Al is a very experienced shopper pilot with over 10,000 hours logged in a chopper! That’s more than lots of airline pilots have!
Click play and enjoy!
-T-
4th of July on The Mountain… A Family Tradition
Featuring fun, food, family, and two nights of fireworks!
The July 4th celebration is one of the most anticipated family tradition holidays at Wintergreen Resort. And, why not? We’re offering six fun-filled days celebrating the red, white and blue. In addition to the cool mountain breezes that begin the moment you reach the mountain, the fun begins on Friday evening June 29 and includes fireworks on Saturday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 4. If you haven’t experienced fireworks in the Blue Ridge Mountain skies, you won’t want to miss these spectacular light shows.
Festivities include hayrides, ice cream socials, campfires, story telling, chairlift rides, a family movie under the stars, a day at the lake for swimming, boating and fishing plus the annual Arts & Crafts Show featuring more than 30 regional artisans. On Saturday, the Red White & Blue Block Party will have you singing to the ‘folkernative’ sounds of Eddie from Ohio. On Monday, don’t miss Casino Night… ideal for the entire family or just for Mom and Dad while the kids enjoy a night on their own at the Treehouse. Wrap up the holiday with a bang at our Independence Day Concert starring The Worx, a popular Top 40 band, and yet another fireworks display.
Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to escape it all during a horseback ride, a massage at the Wintergarden Spa or even a snooze in the cool mountain air… it’s your choice. And, because you can “stay connected” thanks to high-speed Internet in all accommodations, you’ll want to stay a day or two longer to enjoy your family.
Visit their web site for the special events calendar and more details on Fourth of July festivities at Wintergreen. For availability and information, one of Wintergreen Resort’s “Escape Artists” would be happy to help plan your retreat. Simply call 800-266-2444.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
451 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2007VAZ025-262115-
AUGUSTA VA-
451 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2007…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TO AFFECT AUGUSTA COUNTY…
AT 451 PM EDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER
THE CITY OF WAYNESBORO…MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 10 MPH.THIS STORM WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SMALL HAIL AND WIND GUSTS TO
40 MPH.THE COMMUNITIES OF WAYNESBORO…HERMITAGE…AND FISHERSVILLE WILL BE
AFFECTED BY THIS STORM.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
339 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2007VAZ025-262015-
AUGUSTA VA-
339 PM EDT TUE JUN 26 2007…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TO AFFECT AUGUSTA COUNTY…
AT 339 PM EDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER
AUGUSTA SPRINGS…MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 10 MPH.THIS STORM WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SMALL HAIL AND WIND GUSTS TO
40 MPH. THE COMMUNITIES OF SHERANDO…SUMMERDEAN…AND MIDDLEBROOK
WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS STORM.THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP WEST OF
INTERSTATE 81 WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON.
ANY STRONG STORMS THAT DEVELOP WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND
GUSTS TO 40 MPH AND SMALL HAIL
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Garden Trade Nursery & Garden Shop
Photography by Tommy Stafford
Helicopter, Cardinal Helicopters, Inc – Al Stacey – Pilot
Nelson County Life Magazine – Copyright 2007
High above – Shipman, Virginia
Monday was a pretty hot day with numerous thunderstorms around the area. A couple of severe thunderstorm warnings were issued last night. Here at NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine in Greenfield we picked up .22″ of rain starting after 8PM. We reached a high of 87 degrees. Dewpoints stayed in the 60’s and 70’s all day so it felt really muggy, you’ll feel that again today, except worse! You can view other rain totals across the county here.
On the current surface map below, two high pressure areas, one off the mid atlantic and the other to our south, will keep us hot and muggy. Scattered, sometimes severe thunderstorms, will form again late this afternoon and evening much like yesterday.
Current-Sat Surface Map
On the National Forecast Map, the high pressure off the mid-atlantic coast continues to keep us hot and muggy through week’s end when a cold front moves through and cools us down.
Today’s Forecast Map
*Today Mostly sunny this morning, partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Scattered heavy thunderstorms developing over 30% of the area by afternoon.
*High temps in Shipman, Taylor’s Creek and Beech Grove 93 degrees with a heat index nearing 100
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Montebello, partly cloudy with scattered strong thunderstorms late afternoon & evening. Highs top out around 83 degrees. Winds S-5 MPH. Gusty near thunderstorms.
*Tonight heavy thunderstorms early 40% of the area, decreasing intensity after midnight, patchy fog in areas where it rains.
*Lows valley 67 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight lows of about 67 as well.
*Winds SW-5 MPH.
*In the extended outlook
WednesdayPartly to mostly cloudy, hot & muggy with afternoon thiunderstorms again. High 94 valley – 85 on mountains.
Thursday scattered afternoon thunderstorms, hot & muggy. Highs 94 valley around 83 mountains. Overnight lows generally in the mid upper 60’s to lower 70’s valley, & mountains. Friday a cold front brings more widespread rain with highs cooling to the upper 70’s to near 80. The coming weekend before the 4th of July looks dry & sunny right now with highs around 80 degrees.
Remember there is a chance for severe weather this afternoon.
When severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.
Have a great Tuesday!
Know your Nelson
-T-
-Oakland Museum 1807 Lawn Party Lovinsgton, Virginia
Shot: 7-8-07
Posted to NCL on 7-8-07
Videographer: Tommy Stafford
View video archive by clicking here
-4th of July Parade Lovinsgton, Virginia
Shot: 7-4-07
Posted to NCL on 7-4-07
Videographer: Tommy Stafford
View video archive by clicking here
-Batteau aerials on the James River
Shot: 6-18-07
Posted to NCL on 6-27-07
Videographer: Tommy Stafford
Pilot: Al Stacey – Cardinal Helicopters, Inc
View video archive by clicking here
-Bear aerials crossing the James River near Wingina
Shot 6-18-2007
Posted to NCL on 6-26-07
Videographer: Tommy Stafford
Pilot: Al Stacey – Cardinal Helicopters, Inc
View video archive by clicking here
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BLACKSBURG VA
1024 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2007VAC009-260330-
/O.CON.KRNK.SV.W.0161.000000T0000Z-070626T0330Z/
AMHERST VA-
1024 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2007…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT
FOR AMHERST COUNTY…AT 1021 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PENNY SIZE
HAIL…AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS
LOCATED NEAR CLIFFORD…MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 20 MPH.THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR…
CLIFFORD BY 1030 PM EDT…
AMHERST AND 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF FALCONERVILLE BY 1035 PM EDT…
NEW GLASGOW BY 1040 PM EDT…
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1021 PM EDT MON JUN 25 2007THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR…
NELSON COUNTY IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA* UNTIL 1100 PM EDT
* AT 1020 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF
SHIPMAN…AND MOVING EAST AT 15 MPH.* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
SHIPMAN…HAIL TO THE SIZE OF PENNIES AND WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED
IN THE WARNED AREA. STAY INDOORS AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE
STORM HAS PASSED.
