ALT A historical black and white photo depicts a group of individuals posed with multiple horse- and mule-drawn plows on a dirt road in a forested area. Trees line both sides of the path, with bare branches visible. The group appears to be part of a road crew.
ALT Highway scene in rain with cars on the road. Overhead sign reads, "SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED TODAY." VDOT logo appears in the top corner. Trees line the sides of the road.
ALT A photo of storm clouds and lightning with text in two columns over the photo. The left section displays "Thunderstorm Watch" in yellow. Text reads: "A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when a severe thunderstorm is possible. Stay tuned for forecast updates, monitor sky conditions, and know where to take shelter.vBe Prepared." The right section displays "Thunderstorm Warning" in yellow. Text reads: "A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when a severe thunderstorm is happening or about to happen. Take Action!" The NOAA logo and weather.gov is at the bottom left.
ALT A severe weather safety infographic with picture of lightning in the background. When in an area with severe weather, locate your safe place before the storm arrives; take shelter in a sturdy building away from windows & doors; if outdoors, take shelter in a car and stay away from trees and unstable structures (gazebos, pavilions, etcetera); have multiple ways to receive a warning for severe weather. At the bottom of the graphic, a NOAA and National Weather Service logo is shown next to the words “National Weather Service / Baltimore/Washington DC”.
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 321 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 12,262,897 people in the watch along with 3059 schools and 159 hospitals.
ALT The National Weather Service (NWS) Heat Index Chart. A large grid crosses air temperature (80°F to 110°F on the top horizontal axis) with relative humidity (40% to 100% on the left vertical axis) to calculate the "apparent temperature" or how hot it feels. The background is a color gradient that shifts from yellow on the top-left to deep red on the bottom-right as heat and humidity rise. For example, at 90°F and 70% humidity, the heat index is 106°F. Text on the right reads: "The Heat Index measures how hot it actually feels outside. The Heat Index level that is considered dangerous can vary by person and region." Fine print at the bottom states: "The Heat Index is a product of NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS)."
ALT Graphic warning of major delays on Route 7 bridge over Interstate 81 near Winchester, with multiple lane and Exit 315 ramp closures. Closures occur from Friday evening to early Monday morning on June 5-8, June 12-15, and June 26-29. VDOT advises considering alternate routes. A stylized bridge illustration is at the bottom.
ALT Traffic alert sign from VDOT with a highway symbol displaying the number 60. A website for additional information is provided: www.511.vdot.virginia.gov.
ALT A safety infographic on preventing vehicular heatstroke. Top left: Blue car with a child in the backseat. Text reads "Hot Car Safety. Help prevent vehicular heatstroke. Never leave a child alone in a parked car. Top right: A person driving a car with a child in the back seat next to a phone and purse. Text reads "Place something you need in the back seat." Bottom left: Hand holding a phone with an alert icon. Text reads "Set alerts to check that the child was dropped off." Bottom right: Person standing next to a car under a hand holding car keys. Text reads "Park. Look. Lock. Check the interior of your entire car before you lock."