Joaquin #3

Hurricane Joaquin is now a Category 4 Hurricane but is tracking to the east. Hurricane Joaquin is currently forecasted to weaken and pass off of the coast of Virginia on Monday morning. Flash flooding and river flooding is still expected across the Commonwealth. The NWS has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the majority of eastern Virginia as Joaquin will still impact with winds, additional rain, and coastal flooding. No hurricane watches or warnings have been issued for the Commonwealth. 

Today: Rain. Rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 58. Northeast wind around 22-29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80% along the coast and 100% in the central area. New precipitation amounts between half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Joaquin #2

National Weather Service Forecast - Joaquin has started to move north, more off shore. As the storm passes Virginia it will be far enough away from our coast line not to cause major damage. Keeping in mind Joaquin has become a very large Cat 4 storm and has become very unpredictable and remember the forecast can change at any time.

Essex County next 24 hours: 3-5 inches of rain, heavy at times, minor to moderate flooding, steady winds 30-35 mph.  Starting Friday morning through Saturday night we are expected to get 3-6 inches of rain (worse case 7-10 inches of rain), heavy at times, minor to moderate flooding, and winds will be steady at 25-35 mph with gust up to 40 mph.

The tides will remain high for the next 3 or 4 days and there may be an increase in the tide level before they start to lower.

Joaquin - Announcement #1

Governor McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency for all of Virginia. 

Due to impending weather conditions from two storm systems, Essex County residents in low lying, flood prone area's should be prepared to make appropriate preparations to protect life and property. Heavy rains and high winds are expected with the addition of high tides beginning Thursday evening and possibly continuing thru Saturday evening. You are advised to take precautionary prepardness actions. Stay tuned for further updates as more data is received regarding these two weather systems approaching our area. Like us on Facebook and stay tuned to 105.5 WRAR and 107.5 River Country for updates.

9/30/15