Gov. Youngkin sends boats, crews to Hampton Roads as Hurricane Erin nears

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia) says state resources are ready help first responders in Hampton Roads as they handle potential impacts from Hurricane Erin.

The coastline along North Carolina and Virginia will likely see the worst of impacts from Hurricane Erin on Thursday from midnight to 8 a.m., Chief Meteorologist David Aldrich says. While the core of the storm will stay over water, its great tropical storm force winds are far-reaching, posing a threat to coastal areas.

Watch Gov. Youngkin’s full briefing:

Gov. Youngkin warns Virginians of threat Erin poses to areas like Hampton Roads, Eastern Shore

During a briefing on Wednesday night, Gov. Youngkin warned residents that when Hurricane Erin makes its closest path to the coastline early Thursday morning, coastal communities will face flooding threats…

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