![]() ![]() Based on 30 to 90-day SPI, D0 was added to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in southeastern Massachusetts. Recent rainfall of more than 1.5 inches led to a reduction of D0 across northern West Virginia. Heavy rainfall (locally more than 3 inches) led to the removal of D0 in central New York, while D0 and D1 continues on Long Island. However, long-term indicators continue to support abnormal dryness (D0) and moderate drought (D1) along and to the west of I-95. NortheastĪ 1-category improvement was made in the DC/Baltimore areas after more than 1.5 inches of rainfall. Short-term drought expanded this past week across parts of the Hawaiian Islands. On August 7, a severe weather outbreak with heavy rainfall affected the East. Farther to the north, drought continues to intensify across Wisconsin. The wet start to August resulted in improving drought across parts of the Corn Belt. ![]() During the first week of August, parts of Missouri received 5 to 10 inches (locally more) of rainfall. Frequent rounds of heavy rainfall occurred from the central Great Plains southeastward to the middle Mississippi Valley. The Monsoon remains suppressed with increasing short-term drought across Arizona, New Mexico and southwest Colorado. The persistence of this pattern led to rapidly developing and intensifying drought across Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley. Weekly temperatures (August 2 to 8) averaged more than 6 degrees F above normal across portions of Louisiana, Texas, and southern New Mexico. ![]() Staff writer Caitlyn Burchett contributed to this report.A strong area of mid-level high pressure, anchored over the southern tier of the country, continued to promote above-normal temperatures and mostly dry weather across the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and the lower Mississippi Valley. Local governments also announced closures and began outreach to homeless encampments in the region to distribute supplies and encourage people to seek shelter. Hampton Roads cities have also mobilized their own crews to treat roadways. “Crews plow routes where accumulations exceed 2 inches and will continue treating slick spots with salt to break down ice and sand to enhance traction for vehicles,” Christopher said. The department also has six tree-cutting crews on hand to assist with downed trees, branches and debris that may fall across roads as a result of wind or heavy snow. VDOT has prepared 169 plows and spreaders to deploy once snow accumulation reaches 2 inches. “All VDOT crews and contractors will be deployed, and the district is working to obtain additional forces from other areas of the Commonwealth,” said Holly Christopher, VDOT communications manager. Crews will continue pre-treatment preparation Thursday, as crews work 12-hour shifts, continuing until the end of the winter storm. VDOT began pre-treating Hampton Roads’ interstates, primary and high volume secondary roads Wednesday morning, spreading roughly 60,000 gallons of treatment by 5 p.m. If you must drive, make sure to bring an emergency supply kit - including a flashlight, batteries, jumper cables, warm clothes and boots, a phone charger, ice scraper, snacks and water, according to Readygov. The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid nonessential travel during the storms. Some school divisions and city services announced delays and closures in anticipation of the storms. A winter storm watch - which alerts the public of a potential blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet - for the region begins Friday morning and will be in effect until Saturday morning. The conditions were expected to create hazardous roadways for the evening and morning commutes - particularly on the Peninsula, Poche said.Ī winter storm advisory was issued for Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina, beginning 5 p.m. On Thursday afternoon, rain fell across the region and forecasters said a quick afternoon burst of 1 to 2 inches of wet snow was possible as temperatures dropped. Light snowfall starting late Friday morning across the region will grow heavier into the afternoon and evening, the weather service predicts. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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