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Jefferson Lab to test tornado warning siren on Friday

Tornado in Accomack County, photo by John AnnisNewport News, Va. – The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility will conduct a test of its tornado warning siren at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Depending on weather conditions at the time of the test, the siren could be heard by anyone within a 1.5-mile radius of the lab.

The test will be carried out over a period that could last from 30 seconds to three minutes. The test will be of the wavering tone (also called high-low-high or 10-4-10).

Jefferson Lab uses the siren to quickly alert members of the lab community who are working outdoors to “take cover” in the event of tornadoes and tornado warnings in the immediate vicinity of the lab.

Jefferson Lab to test tornado warning siren on Friday

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Newport News, Va.  –  The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility will test its tornado warning siren at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013.

Depending on weather conditions at the time of the test, the siren could be heard by anyone within a 1.5-mile radius of the lab.

The test will be carried out over a period that could last from 30 seconds to three minutes, but likely will last less than one minute. The test will be of the wavering tone (also called high-low-high or 10-4-10).

Jefferson Lab uses the siren to quickly alert members of the lab community who are working outdoors to “take cover” in the event of tornadoes and tornado warnings in the immediate vicinity of the lab.

Newport News residents clean up storm damage

Newport News, Va. – Three apartments were among five buildings condemned due to damage caused by falling trees in Newport News in last night’s storm.

Newport News fire crews responded to multiple calls for electrical wires down and trees into buildings. One civilian was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Dominion Virginia Power officials say crews continue to restore power in the areas hardest hit by the storm. Most of the schools’ power has already been restored. 

Here are the estimated times of restoration:

Albemarle, Elizabeth City, and Outer Banks: 6 p.m.

Most of Chesapeake, Southampton County: 8 p.m.

Hardest hit areas of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Peninsula, Gloucester, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg: 11 p.m.

Individual customer restoration times will be available as damage is assessed and work is under way, officials tell NewsChannel 3. 

How much snow did we get?

On average, most of Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina received one to two inches of snow, with a few higher totals. Here’s a look at what we saw in the metro area.

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And here’s a list of totals from the National Weather Service:

Snowfall totals in Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads, Va. – Official snowfall totals have been reported from the National Weather Service, according to Meteorologist Myles Henderson. Watch NewsChannel 3 at Noon for what we can expect for snow tomorrow.

The big winners are located on the Eastern Shore and Middle Peninsula:

Wallops Island – 3″

Bloxom – 1.5″

Onancock – 1″

Mathews – 1″

Gloucester – .5″

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Live Blog: Hampton Roads winter weather

Ready for some more snow? We’ll be updating this live throughout the day as it moves in.

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How cold will it be Wednesday morning?

Some of the coldest air in years is spreading across Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina. Expect the coldest part of our cold snap on Wednesday morning. That’s when some of us will be flirting with single-digit temperatures. Here’s a look at what to expect in your neighborhood, and click here for your complete Live VIPIR Forecast.

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