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Hampton Roads - NBC/Fox (10,43)
Richmond - ABC (8)
Roanoke - Fox (27)
Bristol - CBS/ABC (11/11.2)

Called it! A #TORNADO WARNING is in effect for southern Chesterfield County (south of US Route 360) until 4:45pm. Radar suggests this storm could produce a tornado. Take cover now! #vawx #RVA

Tornado Watch until 10:00 PM #rvawx #vawx #weather #watch #tornado

Boil water order issued in Louisa County after well house's power tripped County officials posted the notice just after 5 p.m. Sunday and said that residents served by the Louisa County Water Authority New Bridge/Lake Anna system should boil their tap water.

County officials said residents served by the Louisa County Water Authority's New Bridge/Lake Anna system should boil their tap water.

ADVISORY: City of Richmond Expands Boil Water Advisory to Some Customers on Southside Inbox E Summarize this email D DPU - Communications 5:52PM to DPU v City of Richmond Expands Boil Water Advisory to Some Customers on Southside Richmond, VA — The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health, has expanded the localized Boil Water Advisory immediately and until further notice. This expansion now impacts residents served by the Cofer Road Tank on the Southside of the City, which includes residents in the orange area of the map below.

Map of Richmond city showing about half of southside impacted by a boil water noticed

Hey #rva the boil water advisory has been extended to “some” places on southside. The word some is really doing some heavy lifting based on this map. 🧜‍♀️

As of 5:52pm, the #RVA boil water advisory has been expanded to include the following:

Ancarrow's Landing
Bellemeade
Blackwell
Commerce Road Industrial Area
Hillside Court
Davee Gardens
Manchester
Oak Grove
Windsor

per @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social

UPDATE: Richmond issues boil water advisory for some neighborhoods "The filters reclogged after running at full production for over an hour," according to the city.

Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink...again #RVA www.richmonder.org/update-richm...

Breaking: VPM loses funding from federal ‘Ready to Learn’ grant RTL helped popularize kids shows like Dragon Tales and Between the Lions.

A spokesperson for VPM Media Corp. told VPM News that VPM had received $75,000 for the federal fiscal year running from Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2025, but it was not yet clear how much of that money was still left to spend as of Friday, May 2 — the effective termination date of the grant.

Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.

The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.

John Bernier announces retirement after 40+ years at 8News StormTracker8 Chief Meteorologist John Bernier has officially announced his plans to retire at the end of April.

Salute to you sir
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VCU discontinues DEI office after Trump’s executive order Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) announced on Friday that it has closed its division dedicated towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following an executive order President…

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) announced on Friday that it has closed its division dedicated towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following an executive order President…

Important safety tips to have handy during severe weather With the potential for severe weather in the forecast, these severe weather safety tips could be life-saving.

🌩️🌪️With the potential for severe weather on Sunday, review these important severe weather safety tips. And be sure to share them with your friends and family. 🌩️🌪️

Wednesday storm will bring big winds, but not much thunder Warm winds Wednesday arrive before rain and potential thunderstorms.

Storms are brewing in RVA this week, both literally and figuratively... which include the impacts of the unprecedented NOAA and National Weather Servivce firings.

Special thanks to @mattlanza.bsky.social and @bnorcross.bsky.social for their public commentary on current events.

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After years of giving back to the community through their pay-what-you-can program, the Richmond restaurant Philly Vegan is aiming to make an even greater impact with the help of other local businesses.

Story: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/richmond-restaurants-pay-what-you-can-feb-17-2025 

Richmond releases preliminary water crisis findings Henrico, Hanover issued reports earlier this week

"The HNTB report summarizes the sequence of events following that early morning power outage," the email says. "It also lays out a series of initial recommendations that serve as a blueprint for process enhancements and protocol changes to strengthen operations at the City’s water treatment plant."

Beyoncé wins best country album at the 2025 Grammys and more highlights Beyoncé, Chappell Roan and others take top honors at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Beyoncé, Chappell Roan and others take top honors at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Plane with 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia and sets homes ablaze Two people were on board, the FAA said. The crash came two days after the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in almost 25 years.

Two people were on board, the FAA said. The crash came two days after the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in almost 25 years.

In the stillness of early morning, as you pause to admire the sky, witness the beautiful dance between the sun and the clouds. #rvawx #vawx #weather #timelapse #sunrise #rva #stormhour

State health officials say Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’ Questions remain about delayed response to 2022 inspection More than two weeks after a power outage set off a series of events that crippled Richmond’s water treatment plant, Virginia regulators are ...

More post-mortem on the RVA water crisis from Sarah Volgelsong and Graham Moomaw at @richmonder.bsky.social

Side note: This is also kinda why we need a strong EPA, which issued a 2022 report (i.e. warnings) about the water plant.

Spread the word!

2.8 magnitude earthquake reported in Richmond area The shake happened around 5:30 p.m. Multiple residents near the West End said their entire house shook.

Multiple neighbors in the Richmond area are reporting they felt a shake on Tuesday evening. As it turns out, it was a 2.8-magnitude earthquake in Henrico County.

HEY CITY OF RICHMOND! YOU HAVE POTABLE WATER AGAIN!

The boil water advisory has been lifted in the Greater Richmond area, also including the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Goochland, which have been under boil water advisories this week.

Hanover Water Distribution Friday, January 10 Bottled Water: Cold Harbor Elementary School Bottled Water: Atlee High School Portable Water: 7189 Stonewall Parkway Open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Richmond Water Distribution Locations Friday from 10:30am-2:30pm Broad Rock Library Hickory Hill Community Center Bellemeade Community Center Midtown Green West End Library Pine Camp Community Center Westover Hills Community Center East End District Initiative (EDI) Randolph Community Center Southside Plaza

Henrico Water Distribution Friday, January 10 Potable Water Tankers: Eastern Government Center, 3820 Nile Mile Rd Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Blvd

Here's a list of water distribution sites for tomorrow (1/10) in Richmond, Henrico and Hanover. There's no information about Goochland at this time. #RVA

RVA WATER CRISIS DAY 4: Richmond, Va is still without water. As some homes are getting water restored, we are still under a boil water advisory. Do not drink the tap water.

Water distribution info for 1/9/2025:

The city distribution started at 10:30am

‘Today’s the day’ for water restoration in Henrico Water service is being restored gradually Thursday to the 23,000 Eastern and Northern Henrico customers who were still without it Wednesday. “If you’re in Eastern Henrico, today is the day as it relates to the water,” Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said in a video posted to social

"Today's the day" for water restoration in Henrico County. Our latest piece on the water crisis has new information about where things stand right now.

www.henricocitizen.c...

Alert: All of Henrico County (not just Eastern Henrico) is now under a boil water advisory, according to county manager John Vithoulkas. #RVA

Richmond boil advisory ‘unlikely’ to be lifted before Friday Mayor Danny Avula said the main reservoir is at roughly 7 feet, versus its usual 18 feet.

Mayor Danny Avula said Wednesday morning that pressure is starting to return to Richmond's water distribution network, but reiterated that residents should continue to boil water for the time being — and limit water use where possible to avoid straining the system.

Henrico water service restoration taking longer than anticipated; 'We're doing everything we can' Water valve issues delay process; Henrico could eventually stop purchasing water from Richmond; Henrico NAACP expresses frustration with county's response

For Henrico folks from @henricocitizen.bsky.social #RVA

www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-wate...

Boil water advisory issued for parts of Hanover County A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Hanover County “as a precautionary measure” after county officials said it was affected by a malfunction at Richmond’s water res…

If you live east of Interstate 95 in Hanover County, you are under a boil water advisory

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