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🌱 How falling Lake Moomaw levels signal worsening drought for our region.

Covington, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Covington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How falling Lake Moomaw levels signal worsening drought for our region.

Also on today's calendar: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Ice Cream Sundae Party and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Drought Deepens as Lake Moomaw Levels Continue to Fall (virginianreview.com) — Covington and the Alleghany Highlands are facing deepening drought, with Lake Moomaw several feet below full pool and much of Virginia now in moderate to extreme drought. Officials urge residents to conserve water, watch for hidden lake hazards, and avoid outdoor burning as wildfire risks rise across the region.
   

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    Tuesday July 28
  • Kids Craft Bonanza →
    Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
    2:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Covington

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