Protect your pets and pipes during the cold

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The dangerously cold air that Kemp Miller warned you about has passed, and you likely woke up to the coldest temperatures of the season this morning, with many areas dropping into the upper teens overnight.

While the absolute lowest temperatures are behind us, conditions remain frigid.

If you moved your pets inside last night, keep them warm!

If you forgot, check them immediately for signs of hypothermia or frostbite.

Simple outdoor shelters are not adequate in this extreme cold.

As temperatures rise slightly today, this is the time to check exposed faucets, well pumps, and older plumbing for any damage or bursts that may have occurred overnight.

We will see a slight warming trend but continue to take care.

There is now a winter weather advisory for parts of the listening area starting tomorrow, Sunday, November 30th, starting at 3 pm.

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Flood awareness class offered

Local residents will have the opportunity to enhance their weather awareness and emergency preparedness during an upcoming Skywarn Flood Class scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

The class will be held in the Community Meeting Room at 200 Skyline Vista Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Hosted by Skywarn in partnership with the Warren County Fire and Rescue Department, this free training is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of flood threats specific to the Warren County area.

Participants will learn vital information, including:

  • The role of storm spotters and area-specific flood risks
  • What to report during a flood event and how
  •  Different types of flooding
  • Forecasting and meteorological tools used for flood prediction
  • Real-world flooding case studies
  • National Weather Service (NWS) products related to flooding

Please note: Completion of the Basic 1 Skywarn Class is a prerequisite for attending this session.

To register, individuals can scan the QR code on the official flyer or contact the Warren County Fire and Rescue Office at 540-636-3830.

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Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 11

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are announcing the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 11 at 9:45 a.m.

Schools, businesses, and families across the state are encouraged to participate.

Practice your tornado emergency plan and register your participation at vaemergency.gov.

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Governor Youngkin declares SOE ahead of winter storm

News to know valley graphic created by Royal Broadcasting employee Brooke Greene used by permission

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather.

He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions and heed the warnings from their local and state officials.

Youngkin stated, “With another round of winter weather across the state this week forecasted to bring heavy snow and ice, I urge all Virginians to monitor your local forecast and prepare for possible impacts to roadways and infrastructure beginning overnight Monday throughout Tuesday.”

The National Weather Service forecasts are predicting areas of accumulating snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that could cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions.

To coordinate the state’s response activities, the Virginia Emergency Support Team will be activated.

If having to travel during the storm, drivers are reminded to use headlights, slow your speed, don’t tailgate, and buckle up.

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Delays, Information, and more for January 24, 2025

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Some roads and sidewalks may still have icy patches use caution. The National Weather Service offers no warnings but temperatures could remain below freezing until Saturday January 25. Protecting your pets is the law preventing pipes from freezing is critical. Meteorologist Kemp Miller has weather updates throughout the day on The River 953. Keep all devices powered up incase of power outages. Follow your power provider at these links Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). REC is asking for voluntary conservation of power to protect the power grid during extreme cold. Road and Travel information for Virginia is found here for West Virginia here. Always refresh this page each time you open it for the latest information as updates continues to come in.

These Schools will be on a 2 Hour Delay Today January 24, 2025. 

Berkeley County.

Hampshire County.

Morgan County.

This School is Closed Today January 24, 2025.

Jefferson County.

Additional School Information for January 24, 2025.

Frederick County Schools are On Time with Buses on Snow Emergency Routes Morning and Afternoon.

Jefferson County Schools are Conducting Non-Traditional Instruction. Offices Open On Time. Essential Personnel Contact your Supervisor.

Morgan County School Employees are On Reporting Code D.

Town and County Information for January 24, 2025.

Berryville Will Collect Yesterday’s Refuse and Recyclables Today. Today’s Scheduled Collection Will Take Place Tomorrow.

Strasburg Will Collect Yesterday’s Waste Today. Today’s Scheduled Waste Pick Up Will Be Done Tomorrow. If you were missed at any other time keep your waste cans out for additional pick up

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Kemp Miller’s weather update

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The National Weather Service has continued the Winter Storm Warning and upped the predicted amount in our area to 9-12 inches with isolated areas up to 16 inches. The good news is that we are looking at mostly snow and not much if any mixed precipitation. There will be a mid-day lull in the snow starting early afternoon and then resuming in the late afternoon for the possibility of another 1-3 inches of dry, fluffy snow before it ends tomorrow night. Forget travel: the wind will be blowing off and on most of Monday and Monday evening which will make travel dangerous, if not impossible. I’ll have reports tomorrow morning on The River 95.3 starting at 6 a.m. Enjoy the day and take care.

School delays and more December 16, 2024

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The National Weather Service reports a Winter Weather Advisory for the Northern Shenandoah Valley. We could see some freezing rain and refreezing on the roads. These schools have reported in already. Be sure to refresh this page each time you open it to get the updated information.

Berkeley County Public Schools are Closed today December 16. All evening activities are canceled.

Charterhouse School Edinburg is on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16.

Clarke County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16.

Dominion Ridge Academy will Open at 10 a.m. with No Before Care. Teachers Should Arrive by 9:45 a.m.

Fauquier County Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. Essential Personnel Report On Time. Offices will Open at 8 a.m.

Frederick County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. Offices will Open on Time. Staff to report On Time except 10 and 11 Month Instructional Staff  who should report 2 Hours Late.

Jefferson County Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. Staff Reports 2 Hours Late.

Laurel Ridge Community Campuses will Open at 10 a.m. today December 16.

Morgan County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. Employees are on Code D.

Page County Public Schools and Offices are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. 12 Month Employees report 1 Hour Late.

Rappahannock County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16.

Shenandoah County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16. 12 Month Employees Report On Time.

Shenandoah University will Open at 10 a.m. today December 16. Child Care Center will open at 9 a.m.

Warren County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16.

Winchester City Public Schools and Staff are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 16.

Additional Information:

Page County Senior Center is Closed today December 16.

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School Delays and more for December 5 2024

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The National Weather Service and Kemper Miller have issued a high wind warning until 6 p.m. and some snow early December 5. These have prompted delays for some schools. Be sure to refresh this page each time you open it to receive the latest information.

Berkeley County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5.

Clarke County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5. Essential Staff Report on time.

Edinburg’s Courthouse School is on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5.

Frederick County Public Schools are Closed today December 5. Offices Open On Time. Liberal Leave for Employees. A decision on evening activities will be made later.

Hardy County Public Schools are Closed today December 5.

Page County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5. 12 Month Employees Report 1 Hour Late.

Page County Senior Center is Closed today December 5.

Shenandoah County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5.

Warren County Public Schools are on a 2 Hour Delay today December 5.

Warren County Senior Center is Closed today December 5. Meals on Wheels Will Be Delivered as long as it is safe.

For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.

As a flood warning persist additional school information has been released

A flood warning remains in effect for the entire Shenandoah Valley according to the National Weather Service.

Page County schools announced their closure earlier today October 1.

All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled and facilities are closed in Page County.

Warren County Public Schools have announced early dismissal out of an abundance of caution.

Due the flood warning schools are concerned about rising water and bus routes.

All Warren County Elementary Schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m.

All Warren County Middle and High Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.

All after school activities are cancelled in Warren County.

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Drought conditions remain in area

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The National Weather Service is warning that drought persists across the region, with little relief from rainfall.

As of today, severe to extreme drought conditions continue to affect the Shenandoah Valley and areas west of the Alleghenies.

In the last 30 days, less than 5 inches of rain has fallen across the region.

Dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with a possibility of rain early next week.

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