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WeatherTuesday, November 10

Norfolk's record rainfall didn't end the Hampton Roads drought

The Today in Norfolk teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you hoped Friday's downpour ended the drought, it didn't. Norfolk recorded 6.31 inches of rain Friday, but remains 4.5 feet below normal. Officials urge Hampton Roads residents to conserve water. Your yard may be soggy, but the reservoir is still thirsty.

4.5 feetWestern Branch Reservoir's level below normal

Friday's rain didn't close the gap, and officials still urge Hampton Roads residents to conserve water.

Source: WVEC

That 6.31 inches at Norfolk International Airport broke two records: the wettest Nov. 6 and the wettest day in November, topping 5.02 inches from Nov. 8, 1893. WAVY says a slow-moving cold front and training thunderstorms kept heavy rain over the region, and low-lying spots with poor drainage in Norfolk and Portsmouth flooded.

Friday's rain at Norfolk International beat the old November record

Source: WAVY.com

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Value
Nov. 6, 20266.31 inches
Nov. 8, 18935.02 inches
  • Next rain: late this week, per Saturday's forecast
  • One forecast model: Thursday afternoon and evening
  • Another model: Friday morning
  • Timing and placement still uncertain

Sources: WVEC, WAVY.com

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