RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Virginia as the remnants of now-Tropical Depression Ida approach the commonwealth.
The national weather service says the storm could bring heavy rains, high winds and possible tornadoes to Danville and Southside Virginia on Wednesday. Ida is expected to cause heavy rains and flooding along the I-81 and I-66 corridors.
“My thoughts are with those across the country impacted by this devastating storm,” said Gov. Northam. “While we’re fortunate in Virginia to have avoided the hurricane itself, heavy rainfall is expected to cause additional flash flooding and dangerous conditions in portions of the Commonwealth. I’m grateful to the first responders and rescue crews currently on the ground, and I urge Virginians in these regions to stay alert.”
Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Louisiana Sunday, bringing life-threatening storm surges to the state and knocking the power out for all or New Orleans.