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Hurricanes - Storms Archive

Va. shoppers to get tax break on hurricane supplies

Virginians who stock up on batteries, bottled water and other supplies for the hurricane season will get a tax break this month. Starting May 25 and continuing for seven days, a sales tax holiday will spare them state and local levies for items deemed eligible. They include flashlights, tarps, storm-shutter devices, and big-ticket items such as generators priced at $1,000 or less.

Emergency officials: Time to prepare for hurricane season

RICHMOND It's time to start making a shopping list in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Beginning May 25, Virginia will offer tax-free shopping days for emergency supplies. The annual tax holiday will take place May 25-31 and will exempt the following items from sales tax: - Batteries, including cellphone batteries;

Irene retired from tropical storm name list

MIAMI Irene is being retired from the list of storm names because the 2011 hurricane killed 49 people and caused more than $15 billion in damage.

N.C. St. researchers predict average hurricane season

RALEIGH, N.C. Researchers at North Carolina State University are predicting a relatively average hurricane season, but note that minor storms can cause serious problems when they make landfall.  

Colo. St. team predicts below-average hurricane season

A cooler Atlantic and the high likelihood of an El Nino event could make for a below average hurricane season this year, according to a report from a Colorado State University forecasting team.

Hurricane officials: No more tape for windows

By Mike Schneider ORLANDO, Fla. Officials with the National Hurricane Center had a message Tuesday for residents living in hurricane-prone areas: Don't tape your windows. 

Hurricane experts see better forecasts coming

CHARLESTON, S.C. National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read said today that science will improve to the point where forecasters can reliably issue forecasts showing where a hurricane will be a week ahead of time.

Weather service confirms Mathews tornado

MATHEWS COUNTY

After surveying storm damage, the National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Mathews County on Friday evening.

The tornado traveled a one-mile path in five minutes, beginning at White Cemetery and ending on Va. 14 just north of Bavon. It also passed by the Davis Road Marina, according to the weather service.

In Va., falling tree kills man; possible tornado

A tree apparently felled by high winds killed a landscaping worker in Goochland County and The National Weather Service is trying to determine if a tornado swept through rural Mathews County. The Goochland Sheriff's Office identified Friday's victim as 56-year-old Javier Hernandez of Henrico County. He was working with a crew at a residence when the tree fell and struck him.

Coast Guard warns of strong winds, waves Sun.-Mon.

PORTSMOUTH The Coast Guard is warning mariners about gale-force winds that are forecast for the mid-Atlantic region.

The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for Sunday and Monday. Winds are expected to be in excess of 40 knots and with waves reaching up to 22 feet in height. The Coast Guard is advising mariners who are not experienced in those conditions to stay in port.