Accomack County Public Schools are closed Friday, September 6th. 2 0 obj Police: 757-336-3155. The Natural Resources Police will arrive at the Ewell dock at noon and will proceed to Tylerton at 12:30 p.m. to transport anyone who wishes to leave for the mainland.      – Toms Cove Parking Lots will remain open until conditions dictate otherwise If the weather is severe enough, Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company said it will open the gates for the wild ponies living on the island. �eH}�>��p:�|�(ǁ��\xmd��_e�3v���+%G��2�岚���Ѣ磶Mu�?V�،��+3���d�L�2kRr=�{�Z�th�y(2u��>�bұ��-�`��#_.�Oid���v��o�?��|�6�Cҧ�-�ۃ�Bh�e��[O`Cq� Surf conditions will be affected throughout the weekend. Three to four inches of rain are possible for the Eastern Shore of Virginia, NWS said. Emergency officials in Chincoteague say they've been keeping a close eye on the weather conditions. Never drive through standing water. Luckily, it’s a beautiful day to enjoy a leisurely hike/bike to the beach. Ralph Northam announced Friday that he and his wife have both tested positive for the coronavirus, though he said he is showing no symptoms. Additional Resources. Here’s what we know, Hurricane Dorian: Weather delays and closings for this wee, Hurricane Dorian: Live webcams from Carolinas to Delaware show storm impacts. Has it made landfall? Use escape to clear. Track storms, and stay in-the-know and prepared for what's coming. Earlier this evening, cars continued to rev up and down coastal highway for the unsanctioned H2Oi rally. Hurricane Dorian was tearing past South Carolina on Thursday morning as it continued its path up the East Coast. St. Louis Avenue from 1st Street to Talbot Street under the Route 50 bridge are not passable. 76K likes. Chincoteague was expecting 1-3 inches of rain with sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts of 50 mph, according to a Facebook post at about 1:30 p.m. Friday from the town's emergency operations center. �����N���ډ��./�sy!��$�sJ�\8��Z|}yq���|yQ��&Q�L�"H��B.�}��x������\L���_^�j9�Ox��C��_�\��e7J���E��t�h?��ᝳu ���]^�����ˋ Here’s what we know. Chincoteague Island VA 37.92°N 75.31°W (Elev. Call City Hall at 410-968-1333 for more information. 6150 Community Dr Chincoteague, VA 23336. Ocean City personnel closing the seawall and removing items from the beach earlier in the day. Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is monitoring the storm and will open the gates for the ponies if the situation warrants. Type at least three characters to start auto complete. If you are in or close to the tropical storm warning areas check regularly for weather updates and instructions from local officials. Dangerous Tropical Storm conditions were ongoing across much of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina. The bridge was under level 4 wind restrictions, which allows crossing for cars without exterior cargo, pick-up trucks without cargo, minivans and SUVs. Lighthouse and Visitor Centers have normal operating hours. Southeast Maryland could experience strong winds which could lead to downed trees, power outages, and communication issues from Thursday night into Friday. "Operationally wise, we were able to dust off some of the cob webs from last year," Rush says. OSV Updates: https://twitter.com/ChincoteagueOsv, Town of Chincoteague PSA #3 – September 6, 2019 – 11:00am, Town of Chincoteague PSA #2 – September 5, 2019 – 12:00pm, Town of Chincoteague PSA #1 – September 4, 2019 – 12:00pm. Sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible within 36 hours, according to the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting so that your food will last longer if the power goes out. Northam Announces Plans to Refinance College Bonds.