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Forest Service urges camping with caution
Roanoke, VA - National forest officials are promoting flash flood awareness for neighboring communities and people who camp outdoors. A flash flood is a serious weather event for forest visitors because rising flood water is extremely dangerous—a...
Tags: National Weather Service, Radio, Forestry and Timber, Science and Technology, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Can March make up for lost snows this season?
Time is ticking and while some of you already have Spring fever, Mother Nature is still biting at the bit for some last-minute winter weather. We might just get another chance during the first full week of March. SNOW SO FAR The past three years...
Tags: Ash Wednesday, National Weather Service, Chincoteague (Accomack, Virginia), Southern U.S. Storms (2011), NASA
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UPDATE: Flood water recedes at Radford University parking lot
WDBJ7 ReporterThe water that flooded several cars Thursday at Radford University has receded. Students are allowed to go to their cars, but they have to get a pass from police. School officials are waiting for insurance assessors to come. The school plans to put...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Rivers, Colleges and Universities, Vehicles, Services and Shopping
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UPDATE: Threat of dam failure in Wythe County decreases
According to Appalachian Power and the National Weather Service, the threat of a dam failure at the Byllesby/Buck hydroelectric dam on the New River has been downgraded. Officials in Wythe County warned residents of a potential dam failure earlier...
Tags: National Weather Service, Electricity Production and Distribution, Environmental Issues, Hydroelectricity, Weather Warnings
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Evacuations ordered in Pulaski County; shelter opens at Pulaski High School
Pulaski County officials have lifted the evacuation notice. Also, the emergency shelter at Pulaski High School has been closed. In the meantime, drivers are asked to use caution because a few roads still have high water. Here is the news release:...
Tags: Emergency Incidents, Disasters and Accidents, Rivers, Natural Disasters, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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UPDATE: Appalachian Power says dam situations improve across the region
Assignment ManagerAccording to Appalachian Power and the National Weather Service, the threat of a dam failure at the Byllesby/Buck hydroelectric dam on the New River has been downgraded. Officials in Wythe County warned residents of a potential dam failure earlier...Tags: U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, James River, National Weather Service
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Waters begin to recede along the Roanoke River
WDBJ7 MeteorologistThe Roanoke River crested early Thursday afternoon and is now receding. The water is on it's way back down and is expected to fall below flood stage, but not soon enough for people living along the river. The sound of basement water pumps drowned...Tags: Rivers, Bodies of Water
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Top 5 local weather events of 2012
The following are the top five weather events of 2012 across the WDBJ7 Viewing as voted on by meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Blacksburg. 1. June 29th Derecho and Excessive Heat from late June to mid July A derecho of historic...
Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Tropical Storms, Franklin County (Virginia), Wildfires
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Tuesday's forecast, and a look back at past Election Day weather
This year, we're forecasting quiet weather conditions as voters head out to the polls. In year's past, weather has played an increased roll in determining voting behavior, and even thought to change outcomes in certain election years. TODAY'S FORECAST...
Tags: Weather Reports, Elections, Weather, Rivers, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Local Doppler radar down for upgrade
Earlier this week, I shared with viewers on-air about the upgrade to the aging Doppler weather radar located on a mountain top in Floyd county. This is the Doppler where WDBJ7 and all other stations and media outlets obtain weather radar data. Starting...
Tags: Weather Reports, Weather, Weather Radar, Weather Warnings
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SkyWarn weather spotter terms
-A- ACCAS (usually pronounced ACK-kis) - AltoCumulus CAStellanus; mid-level clouds (bases generally 8 to 15 thousand feet), of which at least a fraction of their upper parts show cumulus-type development. These clouds often are taller than they are wide,...
Tags: Weather Statistics, Values, Weather Science, Religion and Belief, Tornadoes
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Flood Alerts
View the latest flood advisories/watches/warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Never wait for an alert to be issued if you are in harm's way. > Get the latest river observations (Interactive Map) > Get the forecast for rises and flooding...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Weather, Rivers, Natural Disasters, Weather Warnings
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