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Get NOAA weather radio on your smartphone
It has never become more apparent that you need to be able to receive the latest severe weather alerts, wherever you go. Now you can have the power of NOAA weather radio on your smartphone. WDBJ7 and First Alert Weather have partnered with iMap...
Tags: Weather, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Apple iPad, Entertainment, New Products
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National Weather Service has new weather warning in place
WDBJ7 New River Valley ReporterThe people in Oklahoma were well warned that a tornado was on the way, 10 or 15 minutes before it hit. There's another warning system that's now in place. It's called the Wireless Emergency Alert system. If you bought your cellphone in 2012 or 2013,...Tags: Weather, National Weather Service
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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: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Floods, Science and Technology, National Weather Service, Entertainment
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Disease Prevention, The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939), Bob Goodlatte, Dentistry and Dental Health, Crime, Law and Justice
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14,000 without power in Virginia from spring snow storm
About 14,000 customers are without electricity in Virginia as a spring storm moves across the state. The National Weather Service says some areas in southwest Virginia could see up to 10 inches of snow Monday. Other areas could receive up to 6 inches....
Tags: Weather, National Weather Service, Appalachian Power Company, Whitehall, Snow Storms
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FEMA puts Martinsville's siren request on hold
WDBJ7 ReporterOn Virginia's Tornado preparedness day, one city's attempt to keep people safe isn't getting support from the national level. Martinsville wants sirens to warn people of a serious threat but can't get the money approved. It's not unusual for cities or...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), FEMA
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American Red Cross launches tornado app
March is Red Cross month, and that means the organization wants you to know what they're doing for the community. The American Red Cross launched a new app Monday. It’s the tornado app, and it’s free to anyone with a Mac or...
Tags: First Aid, Natural Disasters, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Apple iPhone, Tornadoes
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Virginia to hold statewide tornado drill March 12
Gov. Bob McDonnell is encouraging everyone to participate in a statewide tornado drill in March. McDonnell on Thursday proclaimed March 12 as Tornado Preparedness Day. At 9:45 a.m. on that day, NOAA Weather Radio will broadcast a test warning from the...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Tornadoes, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service
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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: Electricity Production and Distribution, Structural Failures, Renewable Energy, Floods, Environmental Issues
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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: Renewable Energy, Floods, National Weather Service, Hydroelectricity, Bodies of Water
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Where to go if you're under a tornado warning
Along with watching WDBJ7, you should should know where to go during severe storms and tornadoes. Below are important terms to listen/watch for, along with advice on where to go during severe storms.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
means conditions are right...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Tornadoes, Vehicles, House Building
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UPDATE: Virginia State Police have responded to more than 400 accidents
According to Virginia State Police, troopers have responded to 411 traffic crashes across the stat between 10 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday. There have been no deaths reported at this time. Virginia State Police ask drivers to limit their driving as the...
Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Hampton Roads, King William (King William, Virginia)
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Mar 25, 2013
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