All work is scheduled weather permitting–Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Area road work this week
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516 Project continues clean-up work in Lake Caroline
Non-profit asking for help as work to restore Lake Caroline continues.
Food Bank distribution this week
You may receive food assistance from a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
Thru August 23rd.
LISTEN: Special Education tips for parents at the start of the new school year
Adam Blosser talks about ways to get the school year off to a good start.
LISTEN: Ernesto may be the next weather system we watch
The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling says this is shaping up to be a busy hurricane season.
LISTEN: Tropical weather to move out today
The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling tells us that the wind and rain from last night are a good reminder to not take the remnants of these storms lightly.
REC responding to outages
Here’s how to report an outage and track efforts to get your home back online.
Tornado Watch until 2pm
National Weather Service says wind gusts of up to 30 mph possible today.
High rain areas today around the region
Here’s where you area likely to see (or not see) a lot of rain today.
LISTEN: The Weather Channel’s Richard Lewelling says rain totals here decrease
Most of the rain on Friday, out by Saturday.
So what’s the difference between a watch and a warning?
Be prepared for severe weather.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management: Have a plan for your pets
Make a proper plan for your pets before an emergency happens.
National Weather Service predicts 2-3 inches of rain by Saturday morning here
But forecasters say heavier rain to the west could mean flooding here later in the weekend.
First responders say now is the time to think about deep water scenarios
Forecasters say heavy rains coming.
National Weather Service rain predictions for area inch upward
Region could see four inches of rain by Saturday morning.
LISTEN: New title for Dr. Gaila Sims at the Fredericksburg Area Museum
Dr. Gaila Sims is the new Vice President of Programs and Interpretation.
PHOTOS: National Night Out 2024 in Spotsylvania
Big turnout of residents and vendors at the Towne Centre.
PHOTOS: National Night Out in Spotsylvania welcomes the governor
Governor Youngkin attends part of National Night Out at the Towne Centre.
National Weather Service predicts region will have 2+ inches of rain by Friday morning
Eyes on the sky as we could be impacted later in the week by tropical weather.
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