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In Alabama, Columbus Day on October 13, 2025, is observed as a state holiday, leading to closures of banks, post offices, and state government offices. Schools may vary in their schedules, and federal offices are also closed, although some government services remain suspended due to a government shutdown. Private carriers like UPS and FedEx will operate normally.
A powerful storm with gusty winds and heavy rain caused widespread power outages across the Midcoast region of Maine, leading to the closure of schools and blocked roads. Brunswick and SAD 75 district schools dismissed students early as outages became more widespread. Several towns, including Phippsburg, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Arrowsic, and Woolwich, were completely without power. Harpswell and Topsham also experienced significant outages. Crews are working to restore electricity and clear debris.
Dozens of towns in northern France have been hit by "exceptional" floods, with roads only passable by boats and schools closed. Two rivers, the Aa and the Liane, were placed on red alert for flooding, and more than 1,500 firefighters have been mobilized in the region. The floods, which come after Storm Ciaran, have caused significant damage and the red alert warning will remain in place until Wednesday evening.
Over 45,000 homes and businesses in the Richmond metro area were left without power after powerful thunderstorms swept through central Virginia. Dominion Energy reported that Richmond and Chesterfield County were the most heavily affected, with over 20,000 outages each. The storms caused downed trees and powerlines, leading to road closures and hazardous conditions. Multiple schools in Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and Hanover County were closed due to storm-related damage. Emergency responders were stretched thin, and a lightning strike caused a fire in a home.
A tornado hit Virginia Beach, damaging between 50 and 100 homes, but no injuries were reported. Three schools were closed due to road closures and damage from the storm. A state of emergency was declared, and the Great Neck Recreation Center was opened to affected residents and their pets. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and will conduct a survey to determine its rating. The Something in the Water music festival was canceled due to severe weather. A South Florida community is also recovering from a weekend tornado.