By: Markus Schmidt
With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Virginia officials are urging residents to prepare now for severe weather that can bring flooding, damaging winds, tornadoes and prolonged power outages across the commonwealth.


Associate Editor Virginia Living Magazine
Markus Schmidt is an Associate Editor at Virginia Living Magazine. He is a seasoned politics reporter with a focus on elections, government, and public policy, alongside themes of law enforcement and regional interest. His work has been featured in numerous prominent outlets, including The Rappahannock News, Yahoo News, and WTOP News.
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