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Richmond Weather and Disaster News


Emergency Response

Emergency Response

Richmond Activates Emergency Center for Election Day

The city's emergency operations center moved to a Level 2 partial activation to support Election Day operations.


Safety

Live Poll

Should cities install physical barriers to restrict vehicle traffic in busy nightlife districts?

Safety

Richmond Approves Bollards for Shockoe Bottom Streets

The city plans to install removable safety bollards at five intersections to restrict vehicle access on weekends.

Richmond Approves Bollards for Shockoe Bottom Streets

Forecasts

Live Poll

Would you attend an outdoor community event if bad weather was in the forecast?

Forecasts

Richmond Folk Festival Prepared for Storm Remnants

Organizers confirmed the event will continue despite incoming weather from Hurricane Isaias remnants.

Richmond Folk Festival Prepared for Storm Remnants

Current Conditions

Live Poll

Should industrial facilities be required to conduct more frequent monitoring for toxic chemicals like PFAS?

Current Conditions

Virginia DEQ Drafted Richmond Airport Stormwater Permit

The permit mandates PFAS monitoring at the airport to address potential environmental impacts on local water bodies.

Virginia DEQ Drafted Richmond Airport Stormwater Permit

Severe Weather

Live Poll

Have you noticed your local summers becoming consistently hotter over the past few years?

Severe Weather

Richmond Recorded Second-Hottest Summer in 2026

The city saw an average temperature of 79.6 degrees during the summer months of 2026.

Richmond Recorded Second-Hottest Summer in 2026