RICHMOND, VA – Governors in the Mid-Atlantic region have declared states of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which began affecting North Carolina on Friday and is expected to impact parts of Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the state of emergency on Friday, warning residents to prepare for high surf, coastal flooding, and tropical storm force winds along the Chesapeake Bay and tidal areas of the Potomac River. The National Weather Service has issued tropical storm and storm surge warnings for much of the impacted...

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ophelia, previously known as Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, which is expected to have impacts on Virginia beginning on Friday. This is an unusual storm, which has been difficult to accurately forecast, approaching large population centers with many at-risk communities. Accordingly, the pre-positioning of response assets and supplies will be necessary to assist our local and state partners, according to the governor’s office.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued a state of emergency for Virginia ahead of a storm expected to hit Friday. “As this storm has organized and strengthened, it's becoming clear based on the latest forecasts that impacts to the commonwealth are likely,” Youngkin said in a statement. “We want to ensure that all communities, particularly those with the greatest anticipated impact, have the resources they need to respond and recover from the effects of this storm." "Since this storm has the potential to have a range of impacts across numerous localities...

VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency in Virginia ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 16. “As this storm has organized and strengthened, it’s becoming clear based on the latest forecasts that impacts to the commonwealth are likely,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “We want to ensure that all communities, particularly those with the greatest anticipated impact, have the resources they need to respond and recover from the effects of this storm. Since this storm has the potential to have a range of impacts across numerous localities in...

The East Coast is bracing for a potential tropical storm over the weekend which could bring strong winds and life-threatening storm surges. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency in advance of potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen which is expected to have impacts on the state beginning Friday. 'As this storm has organized and strengthened, it's becoming clear based on the latest forecasts that impacts to the commonwealth are likely,' said Youngkin.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRC) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ophelia, formerly known as “Potential Tropical Cyclone 16.” The State of Emergency went into effect just before 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. A spokesperson for Youngkin’s office said the storm was “unusual,” making it difficult to accurately forecast but resources would be prepared. “As this storm has organized and strengthened, it’s becoming clear based on the latest forecasts that impacts to the commonwealth are likely,”...

The state of emergency will allow Virginia's state government to mobilize resources and equipment needed for response and recovery efforts. NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of a potential tropical storm that will affect the coastal regions of the state. The state of emergency will allow Virginia's state government to mobilize resources and equipment needed for response and recovery efforts ahead of the storm. Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 is brewing off the southeast coast on Friday and will move north into the...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency ahead of a coastal storm expected to sweep through the commonwealth this weekend. The storm, which may become Tropical Storm Ophelia, is expected to bring heavy rain, strong, gusty winds and tidal flooding Friday evening through Saturday. “We want to ensure that all communities, particularly those with the greatest anticipated impact, have the resources they need to respond and recover from the effects of this storm,” Youngkin said. “Since this storm has the potential to have a...