Heavy convective (thunderstorm) rainfall was my expertise for over half of my National Weather Service career. The technical term was called Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting (QPF), which in layman’s terms was trying to figure out how much rain would fall in a specific time period, in a specific location. The scope of our forecast area was the lower 48 states, including …
Photo: Periodical cicada broods of the United States and emergence timeline (Courtesy: USDA Forest Service) As temperatures climb to 64 or 65 degrees Fahrenheit, typically in mid-to-late May, Virginians eagerly anticipate the emergence of cicadas—a familiar symphony of harmless winged wonders renowned for their deafening chorus and periodic mass appearances. While excitement brews over the impending “Cicadapocalypse” in Virginia, there’s no …
Photo: Matt Custer and Lindsey McClellan The Lake Anna Summit, hosted by the Lake Anna Business Partnership, was a recent gathering aimed at fostering collaboration and sharing updates on projects in the Lake Anna area. Held on Tuesday, April 23rd from 3-5 pm, the summit featured 17 guest speakers who provided insights into ongoing and upcoming initiatives around Lake Anna. …
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold two important meetings tonight, one for VDOT’s secondary six-year plan starting at 4pm, and the second to include a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The second meeting will start for the public at 6pm. The first meeting, scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM in the Louisa County Public Meeting …
April 8, 2024 will be a once in a lifetime event for many people in the USA. A total Solar Eclipse will shroud parts of the county in the shadow of the Moon. The massive shadow, called the Umbra, will be about 100 miles wide. Those under the path of the Umbra will experience several minutes of twilight, during totality, …
When the Mineral Farmers’ Market opens for the summer season on Saturday, May 4, 2024, it will mark the first event at the new Whitlock Family Park. For the last 15 years, the Whitlock family has granted the use of their land along Louisa Avenue to the Mineral Farmer’s Market. Since then, the market has grown from 10 vendors to …
At the core of Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) stands a figure whose dedication to education and community has shaped the lives of countless students and families for nearly three decades. Superintendent J. Douglas “Doug” Straley II is a cornerstone of leadership, inspiring everyone he touches with his commitment to the community. Having been honored as Region V Superintendent of …
As Winter fades in the rearview mirror, we need to turn our attention to the upcoming season. In 2023 we actually had very little severe thunderstorm activity, due to the drought. So, what will 2024 bring?Usually, exiting an El Nino winter results in a slightly lower threat for severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, hail and strong winds. But, so far this …
Sponsored by The Orion Home Group, Written by Jennifer Bailey Sometimes we all just need to pause. Even here at Lake Anna where time slows and it seems like nothing is more important than the enjoyment of what’s around us, our busy lives can get in the way. And there’s nothing that slows the mind and brings peace to the …
Tuesday morning the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Fire Weather Watch for the region, for Wednesday. A watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible but not imminent or occurring. Later Tuesday the watch was upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for the region. Conditions on Wednesday are expected to be supportive of critical fire weather patterns. This means that the relative humidity …
