Blackstone
Blackstone, VA · Weather
WTVR CBS 6
Some evening storms, soggy Saturday morning
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First Alert Forecast: Cooler Thursday, hot again Friday
Axios Richmond
Richmond's October heat fuels a regional power emergency
Richmond is sweltering through near-record October heat, just as the federal government has issued an emergency order to help keep the Mid-Atlantic's power grid running. Why it matters: The order is designed to prevent blackouts amid unusually high electricity demand — but that doesn't mean your lights are about to go out. Regional grid operator PJM says customers don't need to take any action right now. Driving the news: The U.S. Department of Energy issued the emergency order Monday, giving PJM additional tools to keep electricity flowing through Friday. The problem: Utilities typically schedule maintenance during cooler fall months, when electricity demand is lower. But this week, temperatures are expected to run 10–20 degrees above normal across PJM's territory, Dominion Energy spokesperson Jeremy Slayton tells Axios. The order allows PJM to tap additional power generation, temporarily exceed certain environmental permit restrictions and, as a last resort, direct data centers and other major electricity users to switch to backup generators. Threat level: Dominion's service area, which includes Richmond and Northern Virginia, was identified as one of three areas facing the most acute grid challenges across PJM's 13-state territory, along with the Baltimore and D.C. areas, according to the order. Yes, but:
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First Alert Forecast: Record highs expected Wednesday
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First Alert Forecast: Record heat on Wednesday
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First Alert Forecast: Big warmup in Central Virginia
WTVR CBS 6
Local non-profit deploys to Florida following Hurricane Isaias
floridaing.com
Tornado Producing Supercells Threaten Richmond, Norfolk and Raleigh as Isaias Remnants Push Tropical Moisture and 70s Dewpoints Into Virginia and North Carolina Through Sunday Evening
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Tornado producing supercells are possible across south-central Virginia and eastern North Carolina on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as the remnants of Isaias drive rich tropical moisture into the Mid-Atlantic. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms is in effect, with the main threat window running from early afternoon through the evening as storms move toward the coast.
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First Alert Forecast: Sunny and warm for Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A mainly dry and unseasonably warm to hot week ahead, then much cooler for the weekend. Monday Overnight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm. *The verified best day of the work week* Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny...
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Remnants of Hurricane Isaias moving through Virginia