A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is there this morning as we wait for the latest information on wednesdays storm. Garrett, we expect to hear more at 7 00 this morning. Thats when a press conference will be held regarding the storm in appomattox. Virginia Governor Terry mcaullife has emergency. That means Public Safety agencies such as the Virginia National guard, Virginia State police, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of transportation can devote every available resource to storm response and recovery. About an hour ago we found out the Virginia National guard have sent more than 50 soldiers to help with debris clean up. Theyre being sent to essex, richmond, westmoreland, sussex and patrick counties but more counties will be added if need be. Governor mcaullife will also be here in appomatox county and waverly, virginia today the two hardest hit areas from th
At least eight people have been killed by a powerful fast moving storm system that swept from the gulf coast into the northeast. The system triggered a string of deadly tornadoes, strong winds, and drenching rain. Last night, tornadoes killed at least four people in virginia where state of emergency has been declared. Travel is affected all along the eastern seaboard. Don champion is at new Yorks Laguardia airport. Don, good morning. Good morning. Reporter more than 2,800 flights were cancelled yesterday at laguardia alone. Grounded yesterday. There was also some Construction Equipment here at the airport damaged but the situation is far worse in places like virginia. As the dangerous storm system moves up the east coast, state police in waverly, virginia, flashlights overnight. Everything is destroyed. Reporter after a tornado ripped through the tiny farming down. See what happens . Reporter Vincent Donald survived. Some of his neighbors did not. I see my friend, they say he died. Dis
Gusty winds will continue today with mountain snow showers. A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. 20 homes have been destroyed, and more than 100 are damaged. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is at one of two shelters in appomatox where volunteers are waiting to help victims. Kimberly, the appotmatox Community Shelter has cots, blankets, and pillows to keep victims comfortable. Just like the rest of the town, the shelter does not have electrcity. Theres no heat here, but the lights are staying on thanks to a generator. Wednesdays storm caused Severe Damage throughout the county. Homes are damaged, trees and power lines are down, and the electricity is out. Right now. Dominion is working to repair a damaged metering point that serves appomatox Virginia Governor Terry Mcaullife has also declared a state of emergency. That means Public Safety agencies can devote every storm response and recovery. The Virginia National guard has already soldi
Today will be mostly cloudy and cooler with highs in the however, our west va. Counties and counties boarding west va. Will see scattered light snow showers. The wind will be a huge factor. We could have gusts over 50 mph, especially in our highest elevations west of the blue ridge parkway. The saturated ground along with the high wind fall. Friday will start windy. The wind will gradually weaken through friday evening. Temperatures will top out in the lower 40s. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Monday looks partly to mostly cloudy with a few isolated showers possible. Temperatures tuesday will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the middle 50s. Time now for your timesaver traffic report. Virginia is under a state of emergency this morning. Cleanup will pick up this morning across the commonwealth. And here in our area. Governor Terry Mcauliffe will tour some of the hardest hit areas
if youve looked outside you may flurries. okay. little speckles of snow out there. Even though it is the first day of spring. not quite feeling like the warmth that we lucked out with over the winter which is there are below average temperatures out there and they will remain that way for a couple of any accumulation but we will continue with a chance of snow flower or sure or most of the day today. it is a cool start to spring below average for sure we with this wintry mix in the temperatures ntly slide up to the mid to upper 30s. It will be slow progress thats for sure as we move on through the rest of the day. you will see those gently climb from where they are now in the low to mid 30s. for the most part shows precipitation coming in from the east will have that chance ever present with a couple of snowflakes falling for most of the day today but there is way and i will have extended forecast in a few minutes. it will eventually feel like spring. house fire has sent one person to h