Ralph Northam (D) declared a state of emergency Saturday in anticipation of the potential impact of Tropical Storm Florence, which the National Weather Service expected to become a “dangerous major hurricane.”. In an 11 p.m. advisory, the weather service said Florence was expected to strengthen Saturday night from a tropical storm to a full-fledged hurricane . In a chart, the hurricane center indicated at least a 10 per cent probability of tropical storm force winds over the District, and much of Virginia and Maryland. Tropical storm winds were at least 39 mph, the chart said. In light of the uncertainties connected to the storm, Virginia’s emergency management officials encouraged preparation by all state residents, Northam said.

Source: Washington Post September 08, 2018 22:21 UTC