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Weekend forecast, threat of storms causes postponements

The weekend forecast doesn’t look great for Saturday. On the one hand, there won’t be any concern about ... Read more

Red flag warning

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Prince Edward, surrounding area under ‘red flag warning’ today

There’s good news and bad. On the one hand, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ... Read more

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Drought Lifted? Recent rains impact Buckingham, Prince Edward

If there’s one thing the past three weeks of winter weather has done, it’s eliminate any drought concerns ... Read more

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‘Stay home if possible’: VDOT warns drivers about road conditions

The road conditions in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are drivable, but just barely in places this ... Read more

Closings & Delays

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Herald Closings & Delays: What’s still open in the area Tuesday?

There’s a lot of closings & delays to talk about. All school districts in the area will be ... Read more

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As winter storms pop up, be prepared, CRC staff warns

Before the last two series of storms hit our area, emergency managers in Prince Edward, Cumberland and Charlotte ... Read more

Power outages

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When will lights be back on? More than 2,000 homes remain dark

We need more time (and less wind) to fix power outages. That was the message Wednesday morning from ... Read more

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What will Saturday’s winter storm bring? That depends on location

One day before the year’s first winter storm is set to arrive, officials with the National Weather Service ... Read more

Killing Freeze

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Killing freeze heading to region Wednesday night

It might be time to finally break out those fall sweaters and winter coats as a killing freeze ... Read more

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Severe storms tonight, Friday to bring cool temperatures

FARMVILLE – The good news is that temperatures will drop across the region by this weekend. The bad ... Read more

Hurricane Idalia

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What can we expect from Hurricane Idalia?

FARMVILLE – Hurricane Idalia is hitting the coast of Florida and heading north. What is coming our way? ... Read more

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Heat index expected to reach triple digits in region Friday

The forecast for Friday calls for hot and humid conditions, not a great mix at the best of ... Read more

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Farmville region under “enhanced threat” of severe storms today

Be prepared for some rough weather later today. That was the warning issued this morning from the National ... Read more

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Blue moon coming? First of two August supermoons arrives tonight

Wanting to see a supermoon this year? How about a blue moon? August provides a chance to catch ... Read more

Farmville Cooling Centers

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Cooling centers set up in Farmville, across region due to heat

The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Thursday, we were already at ... Read more

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Weather warning issued for Farmville, surrounding area today

Stay inside. That’s the National Weather Service’s advice for residents in Farmville and the surrounding area. Over the ... Read more

Storms

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Cleanup continues with more storms looming this week

DILLWYN – The latest round of summer storms this past weekend added to the debris the Virginia Department ... Read more

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Cooling centers set up throughout the region for Monday

This time, the problem isn’t a power outage. It’s the heat and humidity. Even with the storms this ... Read more

Farmville

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When will the haze fully leave Farmville? Not until the weekend

FARMVILLE – Over the last few days, when people in Rice or Farmville walked outside, they found a ... Read more

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Here’s what we know about Saturday’s severe weather advisory

FARMVILLE – Winds will gust as high as 55 mph at times, as Prince Edward County and the ... Read more

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Emergency burn ban goes up for Prince Edward as storm looms

FARMVILLE – As of noon on Friday, an emergency burn ban went into effect for Prince Edward County. ... Read more

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Southside Electric Cooperative, Dominion prepare for storms

FARMVILLE – Residents can expect a windy weekend throughout this region. Southside Electric Cooperative and Dominion Energy say ... Read more

spring forecast

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NOAA offers spring forecast for Farmville and surrounding region

FARMVILLE – Winter this year has been warmer than usual and keeping everyone guessing on what the weather ... Read more

arctic cold

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News Briefs for Friday, Feb. 3: Prepare for some arctic cold tonight

FARMVILLE – Be careful going outside over the next three nights. The National Weather Service warns that an ... Read more