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How you should prepare for power outages
Hurricane Sandy will become a superstorm early next week as tropical moisture meets up with cold arctic air. The combination will bring wind, several inches of rain and wet, blowing snow and cold air to the region. We will see them all, but some are...
Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), First Aid, Weather Reports
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UPDATE: Sandy now a hurricane; East coast impacted by the weekend
If you follow the weather at all, you've heard something about Hurricane Sandy. The wave turned quickly into a storm Monday and will likely strengthen into a hurricane today as it approaches Jamaica and Cuba. The big question is where does Sandy go...
Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), National Hurricane Center, Hurricanes, Bodies of Water, Weather Reports
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More WeatherFest information
The first WDBJ7 Hometown WeatherFest brings more than 20 organizations together in one location on October 20, 2012 for a full day centered around anything and everything associated with the weather. Weather is the one thing in everyone’s life...
Tags: Science, Science and Technology, American Red Cross, Blacksburg, Appalachian Power Company
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NOAA releases 2012-2013 winter outlook
The western half of the continental U.S. and central and northern Alaska could be in for a warmer-than-average winter, while most of Florida might be colder-than-normal December through February, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook announced...
Tags: Pacific Ocean, Weather Statistics, Weather Reports, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tropical Storms
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Fall wildfire season starts Monday
reporterFalling leaves and a change of color not only signal a shift in seasons, but an increase in danger. "It's the time of year when fires are the most prevalent in Virginia, primarily because of the weather conditions," explains Chris Thomsen, Deputy...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Weather Reports
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Dueling winter forecasts for Northeast and mid-Atlantic
Long-range forecasters hint big snow events may return to the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic during the upcoming winter. It's always entertaining to read the winter outlook from the government and private sectors each year. The key is word here is...
Tags: Pacific Ocean, National Hurricane Center, George Washington, Ocean Tides, Weather Reports
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Weekend chill brings first snowflakes to northeast
A weekend cold front will usher in chilly, Canadian air by the end of the weekend. It's one of the stronger fronts we've seen so far this fall. CANADIAN AIR COMETH Currently (Thursday), the cold front stretches through the Dakotas with temperatures only...
Tags: Weather Reports
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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 Radar, Weather Reports, Floods, Weather Warnings
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Vintners in Floyd County say wine lovers are in for a treat
ReporterMore than a million visitors make their way to Virginia every year to enjoy our wine. And, when it comes to a quality harvest, weather is crucial. This year, conditions we just right and according to the folks at Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County....Tags: Floyd County, Grapes, Weather Reports
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Why leaves change colors
How does autumn color happen? For years, scientists have worked to understand the changes that happen to trees and shrubs in the autumn. Although we don't know all the details, we do know enough to explain the basics and help you to enjoy more fully...
Tags: Weather Reports
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Virginia pumpkin harvest looks like it will be a good one
Virginia's pumpkin crop is shaping up to be a good one. The big orange squash is already being harvested and extension agent Allen Straw has pronounced the season "decent." Straw said the heat and dry conditions this summer may result in some...
Tags: Weather Reports, Pumpkin
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Effects of barometric pressure on fishing
WDBJ7 MeteorologistIt's often said the most lousy weather means the best fishing. There's some truth to that. While the reasons aren't totally understood, as any angler and they'll tell you the right weather conditions can greatly increase you chances of catching more fish,...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Weather Reports, Fishing Forecast
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