Albemarle County, VA — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET, Albemarle County, Virginia is at ELEVATED (49/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Horsehead fire 18.9 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
49 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Horsehead fire 18.9 mi away
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Sunday
- ▸ 0.1% of VA customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Horsehead 18.9 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 52 (Moderate) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Mid-Atlantic at 77.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Virginia customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Virginia |
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