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Virginia tornado: Nearly 5 miles of tree damage as Debby tears through region
Debby remnants reach Northern Virginia counties; tornado warnings issued
FOX 5 meteorologists Caitlin Roth and Mike Thomas track Tropical Storm Debby and the possible tornadoes forming across the D.C. region.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – A tornado spawned by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby touched down in Loudoun County, Virginia, on Thursday evening, cutting a nearly five-mile path of destruction.
The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado, rated an EF-1 with peak winds of 100 mph, struck just north of Willisville around 9:19 p.m. before moving west-northwest and eventually dissipating near Bluemont.
Although no injuries or fatalities were reported, the tornado left a significant mark on the rural landscape. According to the NWS, the tornado first caused scattered tree damage, snapping branches and uprooting trees as it moved through horse farms along Foxlease Lane and Newstead Lane.
The damage, though extensive, was mostly confined to trees, with no structures reported as being affected.
As the tornado approached Trappe Road, the extent of the destruction intensified. “Considerable tree damage was observed,” the NWS noted, particularly along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge, where a wide swath of forest was heavily impacted. The hillside saw hundreds of trees sheared off at the tops or uprooted entirely, with downed trees scattered in all directions.
The tornado continued its path toward Blue Ridge Mountain Road and Morgans Mill Road, where more trees were uprooted and damaged before the storm finally weakened and dissipated as it crossed into Clarke County.
The National Weather Service thanked residents of western Loudoun County for their cooperation in reporting the storm’s damage, as well as the Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management for their assistance in conducting the damage survey.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Four new trollies will join the VB Wave Trolley fleet beginning May 10, when Virginia Beach Wave Trolley will resume its seasonal service along the oceanfront.
Trolley season lasts through September 25-27 for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
A total of 14 new trollies will be part of the fleet this year, gradually replacing the older versions. The 29-foot trolley replica buses seat 29 people and feature wooden seats, with “sky-blue and sand-colored brown exterior,” according to Hampton Roads Transit (HRTS). Last year, 281,507 riders used the trolley system.
“This year marks the 42nd season of the VB Wave trolley, and these new trollies will provide a comfortable, safe, and efficient ride for visitors and locals alike,” William E. Harrell said. He is the president and CEO of HRT. “As part of our partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, the VB Wave makes it easy for everyone to visit attractions and explore the Oceanfront and beyond without the hassles of parking or the high cost of gas,” Harrell said.
The following routes will operate May 10 through Sept. 27 for the Neptune Festival:
Route 30 is the Atlantic Avenue Trolley, running along the Oceanfront between JT’s Grommet Island Park to Fortieth Street. This service operates daily from 8 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Route 31 is the aquarium and campground trolley along General Booth Boulevard. It runs daily from 9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m. through Labor Day and again on Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 11 through Sept. 27. Route 31 also extends to Atlantic Avenue and 18th Street.
Route 35 is the Bayfront Bus, providing service between Parks Avenue and 19th Street and Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road, enabling customers to visit Chesapeake Bay beaches, First Landing State Park, and Bayfront restaurants. It operates daily from 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. through Labor Day and then Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from Sept. 11 through the Sept. 27 festival
The VB Wave trolley connects to HRT bus lines, Routes 20 and 960, with access to the Newtown Road Light Rail Station and the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Fares are $2 one way or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Kids 17 and under ride free with a paying adult. Riders can pay for tickets using HRT’s GoMobile app and a credit card. Riders can create and manage multiple virtual cards and reload value for easy group boarding, and need to have a unique scannable virtual card for boarding. Children are not required to scan a virtual card or pay fare when boarding with an adult.
Customers can also tap to pay using credit and debit cards. KOA Campground, Virginia Gift Shop, nine Sunsations locations, and Ocean Wave Gift Shop sell tickets. Riders can also pay with exact change cash onboard the trolley.
In addition, HRT is introducing a new route in Virginia Beach beginning May 10. The new Route 981 will connect the Amazon Fulfillment Center (ORF 4) at 1795 Dam Neck Road with the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.
Route 33 service is being restored to Atlantic Avenue and 68th Street 365 days a year to support the oceanfront hospitality industry.
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PHOTOS: Virginia Beach Police investigate firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are at the scene of a firearm-related incident at Carriage House Apartments Saturday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
The department also confirmed there are no shooting victims at this time.
10 On Your Side is at the scene and working to gather more information about the situation.
10 On Your Side will update this story when more information is available.
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