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40 percent of the precipitation received in September in Eastern Virginia comes from tropical storms. “However, there are currently no organized tropical systems in view,” the climatologist added.
Water supplies in the Norfolk metropolitian area are reaching critical levels. Fort Monroe reports its water treatment plant may have to be shut down within the month. The City of Chesapeake is reporting chloride levels of 1120 milligrams per liter, more than four times the recommended maximum. Sodium levels were over twice the recommended level. The city continues to operate emergency sodium-free water distribution stations for residents on restricted sodium diets.
In the Northern Virginia area, the City of Fairfax continues its voluntary water-use restrictions. Arlington and Charlottesville have begun mandatory water-conservation programs.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported that crop conditions vary widely throughout the state. Com is reported very poor except in the southwestern mountains. Peach and apple harvests were reported ahead of schedule, with the recent thundershowers expected to help in bringing the apples up to size. Pas
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