Major Winter Storm to Slam Southern US: Hazardous Travel Conditions Expected
Get ready for a major winter storm set to impact a large swathe of the Southern United States, bringing with it the potential for significant disruptions and hazardous travel conditions. A winter storm warning is in effect for several states, including Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana, with the potential for the impact area to expand further.
Impacts and Timing
The storm is expected to begin impacting the region ...
Richmond’s Water Woes: A City’s Battle Against Winter’s Fury
Richmond, Virginia, found itself grappling with a significant water crisis in early January, a stark reminder of the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to severe weather. The crisis, triggered by a combination of heavy snow and ice, crippled the city’s water treatment plant, leaving residents without water or facing the necessity of boiling water before consumption.
A City Brought to its Knees
The disrupt...
Richmond, Virginia: Citywide Boil Water Advisory in Effect
Richmond, Virginia, is currently under a citywide boil water advisory following a power outage at a major water treatment facility. The advisory, issued on Monday, January 6th, affects all residents and is expected to remain in effect for approximately 48 hours.
Power Outage Cripples Water Treatment Plant
A power outage at the water treatment plant on Monday morning led to a pump failure. While a backup generator immediately ki...
Richmond, Virginia: Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect
Richmond, Virginia, is grappling with a city-wide boil water advisory, impacting all residents and state office buildings, including the Capitol. The advisory, issued due to disruptions at the city’s water treatment plant, is expected to last approximately 48 hours. While two pumps are now operational and filling a water tank, the full restoration of service remains underway.
Urgent Action Required: Boil Water Before Cons...
Southeast Under Tornado Watch: A Sunday of Severe Weather
Parts of Georgia and the Carolinas braced themselves for severe weather on Sunday, December 29th, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of tornado watches and warnings across the region. The alerts, initially issued early Sunday morning, covered a wide swathe of territory, prompting widespread concern and preparation among residents.
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, issued an initial tornado warning shortly after 7:...
