8 PM Update on Hanna

As of 8 PM, Hanna continues as a strong tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.  The updated forecast track has Hanna due east of Richmond over the Chesapeake Bay at 2 PM on Saturday.  The next update on Hanna will be issued at 11 PM tonight.

Zach

Tropical Storm/Flash Flood Watches Issued

A tropical storm watch for Saturday has been issued for counties along and east of the Chesapeake Bay. This watch includes counties on the western shore of the Bay, located in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. A flash flood watch is in effect for northern Virginia, including Orange and Spotsylvania counties. Despite not being in a watch, central and southern counties are expected to receive periods of torrential rainfall, possibly exceeding 6 inches. The next update on Hanna from the National Hurricane Center will be issued at 8 PM, and I will include the details here on the blog.

Zach

Hanna continues as a strong tropical storm

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center has Hanna as a strong tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. A new update will be issued shortly before 5 pm, and I'll post the latest on Hanna here on the blog. Have a great afternoon.

Zach