I think we’re done with storms tonight.  We dodged a bullet but Ruckersville, over in Greene County, reported hail 4.25 inches in diameter.  Even more, it covered the ground and was six inches deep!

Once again we’re faced with an evening commute featuring potentially rough storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed us under a Moderate Risk for severe storms. They break down severity types and tag them with our chances:
Tornado: 2%
Severe hail (.75in or larger): 30%
Severe wind (58mph or more) 45%
Additionally, there is a 10% [...]

The idea for fburgnews.com circled around my brain for awhile. I finally took advantage of a free weekend and banged it out.
Fredericksburg needs a greater diversity of media coverage, so hopefully by consolidating all of it (or what little there is) will help.
Additionally, I want to line up bloggers and others to contribute to [...]

Mark your calendars - according to an informational email from the VRE, next Thursday “the Governor will hold a town hall meeting in Fredericksburg to discuss funding of public transportation from 7pm - 8:30pm at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center Ballroom (1119 Hanover St).”
Apparently we will be able to share our views on transportation… so, [...]

These past few weeks have seen beautiful temperatures, scorching heat, tornadoes, more wind damage, and fog.
Ready or not, summer’s here with a roar.
The good news is that there are tons of events downtown, so you have no excuse to get out and explore. What’s not to like about getting exercise, learning a little history, [...]

A 17 year old boy with a Maryland church group apparently drowned today in the river. Not a good weekend for the area.

Keith Epps at the Free Lance-Star reports that Officer Todd Bahr was killed by a suspect late last night with one shot to the head.  The suspect then later turned the gun on himself after a shootout with officers.  Officer Bahr’s body was not found until 15 minutes after the shot.
Wow.
Condolences and sympathy go out [...]

We have a moderate risk today for severe storms - hail and wind will be the primary threat, but a tornado could form as well.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch is in effect until 6pm.
Expect the bulk of the rain to occur mid-to-late afternoon, with some possibly spilling over into the evening.
Just in time for rush-hour.

My dad called to tell me he was going to go out and watch the storm that hit Fredericksburg today.  I declined as I had been gone all weekend and the prospect of being in the car even longer was not appealing.  I did go outside and watched the storm roll in at our condo [...]

According to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla, there is a Moderate Risk of severe weather today.  Watch out.