During the 19th century hurricanes in Virginia were quite common, but thanks to evil man-made CO2, Virginia hurricanes almost never happen any more – with only one hurricane in the last 60 years.
HURDAT Re-analysis Chronological List of All Hurricanes
Terry McAuliffe says that Ken Cuccinelli’s thoughts control hurricanes in Viriginia, in which case Cuccinelli certainly deserves recognition for his accomplishment.
Dad had very little good to say about Generals, worked with many, and I remember only two who received kind words. They were, and are, mainly politicians.
Opps, There have been several hurricanes the last decade (in Virginia). They came from other states, but still did major damage. Are you saying that none struck Virginia FIRST? That one that destroyed NJ last year roared up the Chesapeake Bay, adversely effecting Virginia’s islands, and Eastern Shore. So I not sure of the source or accuracy of this report.
The last hurricane to make landfall in Virginia was Isabel in 2003. Prior to that it was Connie in 1955
Sandy did not go up Chesaspeake Bay. It stayed completely off shore until it hit New Jersey. There were some pretty good fringe winds in VA, but sustained winds were nowhere near hurricane force.
Residents of Tangier Island (VA) and Smith Island (MD) think (know) differently.
If you want to create your own definition of a hurricane, please do it somewhere else.