Tropical Storm Hermine
Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Friday for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service forecasts projecting impacts from then Hurricane, now Tropical Storm Hermine.
Potential damaging high winds, periods of heavy rainfall, power outages, and flooding across the eastern portion of the Commonwealth — especially Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and Norfolk — “could have the potential to impact life safety and create significant transportation issues throughout Virginia,” McAuliffe said.
The tidal Potomac and adjacent areas could see some impact from rain and storm surge.
The Fredericksburg Region
The effects of Tropical Storm Hermine are expected to be minimal for the Fredericksburg region, according to the National Weather Service.
As the storm moves northeast from Nags Head, North Carolina, its biggest impact is expected in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Rain is expected there early Saturday, with wind gusts to tropical storm force continuing into the evening, especially at Point Lookout.
Fredericksburg Labor Day Forecast
Saturday, Sept. 3: A chance of rain before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 miles-per-hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 7 to 10 miles-per-hour.
Sunday, Sept. 4: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 9 to 11 miles-per-hour., with gusts as high as 20 miles-per-hour.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 10 miles-per-hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Labor Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 10 to 13 miles-per-hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles-per-hour.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
