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Freezing rain, wintry mixes continue to wreak havoc across Petersburg, Tri-Cities and Richmond
Drivers appear to be heeding VDOT s warnings about either staying home or using caution while traveling. In Hopewell, water issues are improving.
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PETERSBURG The freezing rain and sleet continue to fall across the area, and will do so for most of the rest of Thursday. Therefore, the Virginia Department of Transportation has one word of advice if you are thinking of going somewhere soon.
Don t. Conditions are changing rapidly in the #RVA district, with sleet covered roads in some areas, VDOT tweeted late Thursday morning. Drivers should continue to #StayHome, but if travel is essential please SLOW DOWN [sic] and leave more time to reach destinations.
Hopewell residents struggling without water for multiple days
and last updated 2021-02-17 05:35:22-05
HOPEWELL, Va. Virginia American Water doesnât have a timeline for water to be restored in Hopewell after
Until it is restored, officials say they will continue to bring water to essential buildings including hospitals and nursing homes.
It has been a challenging few days for Hopewell residents like Candace Drew. To my surprise, when I went to use the toilet the other day, the tank wouldn t fill because there wasn t enough pressure, Drew said.
And she is hardly alone: the entire City of Hopewell is under mandatory restrictions due to an electrical malfunction at the Virginia Americanâs water plant, which led to bigger problems Tuesday with more equipment issues.
News to Know for Feb. 17: Prepare for outages, travel issues with ice storm; More water issues in Hopewell; Vaccine hotline launches For freezing rain likely tonight and tomorrow (Source: nbc12) By NBC12 Newsroom | February 17, 2021 at 6:37 AM EST - Updated February 19 at 6:52 AM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Hereâs a quick look at the stories you need to know before you start your day.
Get outside today!
Today will be partly sunny, but a little chilly. Andrew gives it a 6 out of 10.
Finally, we will get lots of sun! pic.twitter.com/cLNXtVXQxcâ Andrew Freiden (@AndrewNBC12) February 17, 2021
Ice Storm threat holds for Thursday