Greene County Office of Emergency Services

Greene County Office of Emergency Services The Greene County Office of Emergency Services is responsible for overall coordination of emergency services within the County of Greene, Virginia.

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The Greene County Office of Emergency Services strives to protect our community by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve capabilities to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made disasters. Our goal is to promote a safer, less vulnerable community that possesses the ability and capacity to cope with hazards and disasters. The Greene County Office of Emergency Services is responsible for overall coordination of emergency services in Greene County. This includes coordinating local emergency planning, training, exercise activities and overseeing the maintenance of the local Emergency Operations Plan. The office is responsible for the operational response to local emergencies and natural or man-made disasters as well as overseeing the readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and managing the EOC upon activation. The Emergency Services Office maintains liaison with local public safety officials, local government, state and federal agencies, school officials, organized emergency volunteer groups, industry and other organizations that may be involved in the four (4) phases of emergency management; preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Description:

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September 11, 2001Remembering 25 Years of Service, Sacrifice, and Strength.Twenty-five years later, we pause.We pause to...
09/11/2026

September 11, 2001
Remembering 25 Years of Service, Sacrifice, and Strength.

Twenty-five years later, we pause.

We pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the families who lost loved ones, the communities forever changed, and the countless people who answered the call when our nation needed them most.

We remember the firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement officers, emergency managers, dispatchers, military personnel, and countless civilians who ran toward danger while others were running away. In the face of unimaginable loss and uncertainty, public safety personnel demonstrated extraordinary courage, selflessness, and strength. They reminded us what it means to serve others…even when the cost is immeasurable.

As we mark the 25th anniversary, may we never forget those who were lost, those who responded, and those who continue to carry the weight of that day.

Today, we pause for reflection.
We remember.
We honor.
We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/05/2026

Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1034 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026

Central Virginia BlueRidge-Greene-Shenandoah-Madison-Page-Albemarle-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Orange-Rockingham-Rappahannock-
1034 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
NOW...

At 1034 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Basye-Bryce Mountain to near Crozet, moving
east at 25 mph.

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and small hail are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Luray, Broadway, Grottoes, Timberville, Shenandoah, Massanutten, Mount Jackson, Stanley, Stanardsville, Sperryville, Free Union, Basye-Bryce Mountain, Big Meadows, Hollymead, Elkton, New Market,
Basye, Ruckersville, Edinburg, and Alma.

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Northeastern Albemarle...
09/04/2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Albemarle County in central Virginia...
South central Greene County in central Virginia...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 454 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Free Union, or 11 miles north of Charlottesville, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD... 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE... Radar indicated.

IMPACT... Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Campbell, Westmoreland, Hollymead, Cismont, Boyd Tavern, Amicus, Keswick, Stony Point, Advance Mills, Carrsbrook, Earlysville, and Shadwell.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Severe Thunderstorm WarningBULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service B...
09/04/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
444 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Orange County in central Virginia...
Northeastern Albemarle County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Greene County in central Virginia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 444 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Boswells Tavern, or 10 miles southwest of Orange, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Gordonsville, Ruckersville, Newtown, Cobham, Quinque, Eheart, and Barboursville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Severe Weather StatementNational Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC436 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026Madison VA-Greene VA...
09/04/2026

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
436 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

Madison VA-Greene VA-
436 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON AND NORTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Big Meadows, or 10 miles west of Madison, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

Locations impacted include...Madison, Shelby, Fletcher, Graves Mill, Aylor, Wolftown, Hood, and Burtonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Severe Thunderstorm WarningBULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service B...
09/04/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
419 PM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Madison County in northwestern Virginia...
East central Rockingham County in western Virginia...
Southwestern Page County in northwestern Virginia...
Central Greene County in central Virginia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 418 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shenandoah, or 17 miles northwest of Madison, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Shenandoah, Stanley, Stanardsville, Big Meadows, Mcmullen,
Criglersville, Ingham, Haywood, Syria, Banco, Pine Grove, Shelby, Fletcher, Graves Mill, Jollett, Aylor, Wolftown, Hood, and Burtonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Weather Alert Friday Sept 4 2026 2:00PMGreene County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:00PM this evening. thr...
09/04/2026

Weather Alert Friday Sept 4 2026 2:00PM

Greene County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:00PM this evening. threats: heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, and hail. Please continue to monitor trusted media outlets for updates.

09/04/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
428 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
428 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland.
DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon and evening.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

09/03/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
528 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

Washington-Frederick-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
528 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland.
DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Jefferson, Clarke, Page, Warren, Fauquier, Rappahannock Culpeper, Madison, Greene, Nelson, Orange, the city of Charlottesville, and Albemarle counties 11 AM to 7 PM today.

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon through this evening.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible Friday afternoon and evening.

Heat indices of near 100 degrees are expected Friday.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today and Friday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 4:22PM EDT until September 2 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washing...
09/02/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 4:22PM EDT until September 2 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Madison County in northwestern Virginia...
West central Orange County in central Virginia...
Southeastern Greene County in central Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stanardsville, or 8 miles southwest of Madison, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Ruckersville, Newtown, Dawsonville, Quinque, Eheart, and Burtonville.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Address

40 Celt Road
Stanardsville, VA
22973

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