VA Governor Youngkin declares state of emergency

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene later this week. The current track takes the center of the storm west of Virginia, National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts indicate that the western portions of the state could experience significant rainfall and flooding Friday into Saturday, combined with pre-cursor rainfall events predicted over the next few days. A state of emergency allows the Commonwealth to mobilize resources and equipment needed for preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.