NORFOLK, Va. — With Tropical Storm Ophelia expected to bring heavy rain, windy conditions and flooding late Friday into Saturday, a number of events across Hampton Roads have been canceled or postponed.
The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning that spans all of Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, the Middle Peninsula and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Several areas close to the water are under a Storm Surge Warning, meaning there's a danger of inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline.
Here's a look at closures, delays and event cancelations and postponements across Hampton Roads, due to the weather.
Norfolk
ODU’s Homecoming Weekend
The Old Dominion University (ODU) football game against Texas A&M-Commerce is still scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Alumni and Friends Homecoming Social and Fireworks originally scheduled for Friday has been canceled, university officials said. Big Blue’s Boardwalk was moved to Webb Center, North Café. The Homecoming Parade on Saturday has been canceled, too.
Nauticus' Sailfest
The Regetta & Pier Party has been postponed. It will be taking place instead on Saturday, October 21.
Virginia Beach
After-school activities and programming canceled
All after-school activities and programming are canceled Friday, except Parks and Recreation after-school programs. For this weekend, all VBCPS school and school-use activities are also canceled.
People in Virginia Beach are encouraged to monitor virginiabeach.gov for updates from city officials and download the VBAlert app.
11th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers
The 11th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers was moved to Nov. 11 due to the weather threat.
"We want to see our event continue to be the best beer event in HR and we can't guarantee that based on the forecast," organizers said in a statement. "Safety is paramount when it comes to a large outdoor event."
The event will take place at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach.
Virginia Aquarium E-Cycling Event
The event was scheduled for September 23 but had been canceled for everyone's safety.
Portsmouth
Maker Fest Portsmouth 2023 postponed
Portsmouth Museums announced the Maker Fest Portsmouth 2023 event was rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Suffolk
Greenway Airfield Festival Fundraiser
The music festival in Suffolk has been canceled and will be rescheduled on another date that's to be determined.
Hampton
2023 Hampton Cup Regatta
The 2023 Hampton Cup Regatta has been canceled due to inclement weather for the first time since the event started in 1926, event organizers announced Wednesday.
Organizers said the forecast for the weekend of Sept. 22 to 24 wasn't optimal for hydroplane racing and the concert planned for Friday evening.
Public libraries
All public libraries, community centers and neighborhood centers will be closed Saturday but are scheduled to reopen Sunday morning.
James T. Wilson Fishing Pier
The James T. Wilson Fishing Pier at Buckroe Beach will close at 3 p.m. Friday and is scheduled to reopen Sunday morning.
School events
All after-school activities Friday, including after-school care, and all high school sporting events this weekend have been canceled.
Parks and facilities
Air Power Park, Bluebird Gap Farm, Darling Stadium, Hampton Tennis Center, and The Woodlands and The Hamptons golf courses will be closed on Saturday.
Newport News
Newport News Violent Crime Prevention
The Violent Crime Prevention event hosted by the Newport News Police Department, scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled and will instead be taking place on October 21.
High school football games
In Newport News, the Heritage vs. Woodside football game scheduled for Friday at Todd Stadium has been rescheduled to Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at 7 p.m.
James City County
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled as organizers say weather conditions will impact both activities and setting up for the event.
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The National Parks Service announced that campgrounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, Frisco and Ocracoke will close at 12 p.m. Friday. They will reopen once post-storm assessments are completed.
Edenton, North Carolina
City offices closing early
All administrative offices will close at 1 p.m. All reports of outages, downed trees, damage or non-emergencies should go to Chowan County Central Communications at 252-482-4444. For emergencies, call 911.