VIRGINIA BEACH — Winter’s harsh cold snaps wreaked havoc on tropical palm trees planted at the Oceanfront, and now their brown withering fronds are flying in the face of the impending tourist season.

If you've never grown a palm tree, you may not know how to take care of a brown palm frond. They do require special handling!

A tropical wave is a low-pressure disturbance that moves across the tropics, often bringing showers and thunderstorms. While most tropical waves dissipate, they are the starting point for about 60% of ...