Steep terrain effects are a given, but atmospheric factors lined up for epic flooding and unusually strong winds to reach Southwest Virginia.
Kevin Myatt is a copy editor and night editor for Cardinal News, a local news outlet in Virginia. He focuses on providing accurate and timely information about weather patterns and events in Southwest and Southside Virginia. His work has also been featured in Phys.org, where he covers a range of topics including public health, equine care, and scientific research grants.