The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Summer Safety theme for week 4 is pool and water safety.
There are a few precautions everyone needs to take when around water, drownings happen quickly.
Drownings can happen quickly and quietly, so always be aware of what is going on around you.
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We’ll update the drought situation, get an updated look at the winter forecast, we’ll see if our warming planet is affecting home prices, we’ll find out what the Arctic Report Card is and we’ll explain what causes dry snow and wet snow.
January 1, 2026, marks the start of America’s semi quincentennial, and it also brings the annual First Day Hikes program.
More than 1,000 guided hikes and outdoor events are planned at state parks across the country, offering a range of trail lengths, difficulty levels, and start times.
Participants can choose from traditional hikes or, depending on location and weather, activities such as snowshoeing or beach walks.
The events are open to everyone, from frequent park visitors to those exploring a state park for the first time.
Visitors are also encouraged to extend their experience by reserving a cabin, campsite, or yurt at a nearby.
First Day Hikes began in 1992 at Blue Hills Reservation State Park in Massachusetts.
A full list of First Day Hike events is available through America’s State Parks.
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The Prince George Police Department is conducting an investigation into a fatal head-on collision that occurred Friday morning on Courtland Road.
The crash was reported at approximately 6:40 a.m. in the 4500 block.
According to a preliminary investigation, a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided with an eastbound 2006 Toyota Camry.
The driver of the Camry, identified as 59-year-old Douglas E. Smith of Mechanicsville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Silverado was uninjured.
Police officials indicate that weather and road conditions are considered contributing factors, though investigators have found no signs of reckless driving or impairment by either driver.
The department’s Crash Reconstruction Team is handling the ongoing investigation. Prince George Police have extended their condolences to Smith’s family and friends.
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We’ll have updates on the hurricane season and the drought situation, we’ll find out what “Balcony Solar” is, we’ll take a look at the trend toward rapid intensification of storms and I’ll introduce you to HDWI, a new tool for fighting wildfires.
We’ll have an update on hurricane season, we’ll talk about the humidity in July, the number of flash flood warnings we’ve seen this summer and we’ll see why forecasters use words like “chance” and “scattered” to describe the weather. That and more coming up on Weatherwise.
We’ll take a look at a very hot June, how weather affects fireworks, the relationship between hot weather and respiratory illness and we’ll get an update on our hurricane season, such as it is. That and more, coming up on Weatherwise!
We’ll update the drought situation in the Shenandoah Valley, we’ll take a look at air pollution and our bodies, we’ll be reminded that Mama is always right about lightning and we’ll follow hurricane debris to it’s final resting place .
We’ll look at a first guess on the coming hurricane season, we’ll look at sea surface temperatures and why they’re important and we’ll give you an updated health report on the Ozone Layer! That and more on Weatherwise!
