News: Loudoun Roads Take a Hit from Flooding, Wind

(Oct. 30, 2012) - While Loudoun County did not receive extreme damage from the super storm Sandy like coastal areas, the amount of rain and wind has caused major problems on the roads with VDOT reporting the following at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday:

News: Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman Asks Residents to Avoid Travel Unless Absolutely Necessary

(Oct. 29, 2012)- Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman is asking residents to avoid travel on roadways unless absolutely necessary due to today's severe weather from Hurricane Sandy.

Although many roadways are passable at this time, slick roadways from wet leaves and deteriorating weather conditions are making travel difficult. Weather conditions are expected to further worsen today with heavy rains and hurricane force winds.

News: Latest from National Weather Service: Sandy to Bring Near Hurricane Force Winds and Flood-Producing Heavy Rainfall to Much of the Region Through Tuesday

Here is the latest from the National Weather Service:

AT 11 AM EDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE SANDY WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 37.5N...LONGITUDE 71.5W. THIS WAS ABOUT 315 MILES EAST OF WASHINGTON DC. SANDY WAS MOVING NORTHWEST AT 18 MPH...WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS OF 90 MPH. SANDY IS FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST EARLY TONIGHT...WITH A LITTLE STRENGTHENING POSSIBLE BEFORE LANDFALL. SANDY WILL SEVERELY IMPACT THE REGION WELL BEFORE IT COMES ASHORE.

News: LCSO Prepares Essential Personnel for Potential Severe Weather; Residents Advised to Make Preparations Before the Storm

(Oct. 26. 2012) - With the possibility that Hurricane Sandy may bring severe weather to our area, Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman has notified all essential personnel within the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office of the county's severe weather procedures.

Loudoun County officials are also urging residents to prepare now for the possibility of high winds and heavy rains next week. These precautions include simple steps, such as: