Comments from and concerning SE Virginia
Posted by AquaRN on 9/8/2018, 4:18 pm
Thought I would put a separate string for SE Virginia for those that may be interested. I live in Portsmouth, VA...across the Eliz River from Norfolk...20 mi from VA Bch. Hubby works at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (located in Portsmouth) which is 5 mi away. This is a big Navy multi-city area with several Navy (ship) and air bases. The Air Force has a big base just a little north....Langley AFB.

Local media is getting serious and we are starting to see people getting supplies...water etc.. Walmart locally just loaded their Garden Center with water etc....this am. And, we have a cold front going through...thankfully as it was in 90 today again...so it is RAINING and some may think it is connected to hurricane...which it is not.

Navy getting ready. Neat story for those unfamiliar with military preparation. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/us-fleet-forces-prepares-to-move-out-for-hurricane-florence/1427422328

Concerned if coming in south as we would be in RUQ. This happened years ago and there was serious damage in this area. Considering this is only a few days away, it is concerning that the tract is not more set. Hopefully, people will not get complacent as they see that middle line further sound and say - it may not hit directly. But, as Jim mentioned, it could be quite a wallop. Then again, if she hits the Outer Banks and goes north...straight up the Chesapeake Bay....could really hit some high density population areas with a LOT of wind damage, rain, and surge. Areas here and there are very susceptible to surge.

As for us...got the water....got the refilled LP....got a plan. We are in Zone A....first evacuation. Our house sits at about 9 ft above sea level and we have water close.

Jim...SOO pleased with your You Tube....THANK YOU!

Best local TV stations are www.wvec.com and www.wavy.com

Our National Weather Service for this area is Wakefield, VA. https://www.weather.gov/akq/

Suggest that when Jim does the next update video....we all share widely.
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