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- 1Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding▼Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area
A nor'easter is hammering the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to low-lying communities, while the Washington, DC area is seeing steady rain. Officials are monitoring rising water levels along the coast as the storm pushes onshore, with conditions expected to worsen through the day.
- 2Coastal storm damages accessible ramp at Norfolk's Ocean View Park▼Coastal storm takes bite of Norfolk’s Ocean View Park ADA ramp
A coastal storm has damaged the ADA-accessible ramp at Ocean View Park in Norfolk, Virginia, tearing away part of the structure that provided beach access for visitors with disabilities. The city's waterfront took the brunt of the storm's waves and high tides. Residents are watching to see how quickly the city restores access.
- 3Virginia flooding as nor'easter moves up Atlantic coast●From AP: Virginia hit by minor flooding as nor'easter works its way up US Atlantic coast https://www. youtube.com/watch?
A nor'easter storm is working its way up the US Atlantic coast, bringing minor flooding to Virginia. The Associated Press reports coastal communities are seeing water inundation as the system tracks northeast, with conditions expected to affect other states along the eastern seaboard as the storm advances.
- 4Column urges voters to weigh coastal resilience at the ballot▼Column: Support for coastal resilience should drive election choices
A column in The Virginian-Pilot argues that backing for coastal resilience should be a deciding factor for voters in upcoming elections. It calls on residents of coastal Virginia to evaluate candidates' commitments to protecting shorelines, flood defenses and communities from rising seas and storm damage before casting their ballots.