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From the National Weather Service:
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
Virignia health officials just sent us this information geared to those who have been out in the community attending multiple rallies and protests in the past week.
They’re warning protestors the coronavirus may easily spread at these protests, and they want to you know where to get tested.
Update 12:19 p.m.
Tripoli Boulevard is reopened.
A new scam is getting some attention. It really is a mashup of a few scams, some seemingly not all that harmful, and some indicative of a more serious problem.
Update 3:07 p.m.
From VDOT:
Update 7:20 a.m. Friday, June 5
Dominion indicates all power to Aquia Harbour is restored.
Update 10 a.m. Friday, June 5
There were no reports of looting in Stafford County last night, says Stafford County Sheriff’s Maj. Shawn Kimmitz.
A tree fell onto a minivan traveling on Interstate 95 in North Stafford.
Emergency crews were called about 12:25 p.m. after someone called and report the tree fell across the left and middle lane of the northbound side of the highway, just south of mile post 143.
Update 2:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DC, MD, PA, VA, WV until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/J4Fe0ySwqe
Manassas is about to recognized by the CDC as a coronavirus hotspot.
A new report to be released by the CDC will note the Prince William Health District, and specifically the zip code of 20110, as a region with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the state, according to city manager Pat Pate, who announced this during tonight’s meeting of the city council.
