'Just praying for clear skies' | Vacationers at the Oceanfront rained out as Elsa moves through
It was a little bit unusual, seeing the Oceanfront – usually packed with visitors this time of year – practically empty.
Author: Angelique Arintok
Updated: 11:53 PM EDT July 8, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Oceanfront looked almost bare Thursday. Tropical Storm Elsa brought in gusty winds and downpours, all enough to temporarily halt swimming in the water.
Though an eerie feeling fell on Virginia Beach, that did not stop Isabella Webster and her family from watching the waves.
“Just praying for clear skies,” said Webster. They planned their visit well in advance, not expecting that their first day here would look like this.