Governor Glenn Youngkin has outlined preparation efforts ahead of the expected winter storm and provided an update on recovery efforts after flooding in southwest Virginia.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke ahead of the impending snow. “This snow storm is going to be serious,” Youngkin said. The news conference began around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Youngkin reminds residents that Virginia is still in a state of emergency.

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

Stay at home and make sure that you have good provisions at home,” Youngkin said. “I do not want anyone on the roads after midnight tonight.”

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency amid heavy rains and flooding in Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

"It's a habit I picked up on and have worked really hard to correct because it's so toxic." The St. Louis region is gearing up for yet another snowstorm expected Tuesday morning through early Wednesday.

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