At 8:05 a.m., the Virginia Department of Transportation was reporting the following traffic issues: Interstate 264 The left westbound lane was blocked at Lynnhaven Parkway because of an accident.

We welcome your opinion on public issues, in either of two ways. You can submit a letter to the editor for possible publication in the printed edition.

The City wants the public to know about a program designed to alert you if severe weather, such as a tornado or hurricane, is coming your way.