Spotted: Earthquake Damage in N. Arlington

We spotted some apparent earthquake damage in the Country Club Manor section of N. Arlington that may be at risk of getting worse if winds from Hurricane Irene are high enough. The chimney of...

Metro Prepares for Hurricane Irene

Metro is preparing for the flooding and wind damage that may accompany the weekend arrival of Hurricane Irene. The agency says it is calling in additional support personnel, who will be "on duty...

Arlington County Prepares for Hurricane Irene

Update at 11:55 a.m. -- Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in advance of the hurricane. Arlington County is bracing for impacts from Hurricane Irene. Irene, which...

Flash Flood Watch Issued

A flash flood watch has been issued for Arlington and the rest of the D.C. region due to showers and thunderstorms expected to arrive in the area later today. The National Weather Service says one...

Group Wants You To Water Your Trees

The Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria are asking local residents to water their trees. The group says that the hot, dry weather has "taken a toll" on trees in the area. The stifling...

Excessive Heat Warning Continues Today

If you thought yesterday was hot, get ready for it to get even hotter. The D.C. area is in the second day of an excessive heat warning. With heat index values expected to reach as high as 120,...

Rosslyn Events Canceled Due to Heat

With temperatures expected to reach into the mid-to-upper 90s over the next two days, the Rosslyn Business Improvement District has decided to nix three of its signature outdoor events. Today's...

Morning Poll: Heat Edition

Needless to say, it's hot out there. With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s today and the lower 100s Friday, some people have got to be getting sick of summer and nostalgic for cooler...

Strong Storms Sweep Through Arlington

Update at 4:10 p.m. -- That's all folks. The storms have moved southeast, out of Arlington. Update at 4:10 p.m. -- N. Vance Street is reported to be blocked at Lee Highway due to a large...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Arlington and surrounding areas are under a severe thunderstorm warning through 3:15 p.m. A line of strong storms is quickly approaching from the northwest. * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... CITY...

Storm Photos from Last Night

Despite ominous black clouds and frequent lightning, last night's line of thunderstorms hit pretty much everywhere but Arlington. Other than a few drops in Clarendon and a brief shower in Rosslyn,...

Heat Advisory in Effect Today

(Updated at 9:00 a.m.) Arlington and the rest of the D.C. region is under a heat advisory from noon to 8:00 p.m., as temperatures are expected to soar this afternoon. Forecasters are...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Region

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the D.C. region tonight. A line of storms that caused severe damage in Chicago earlier today is quickly approaching the region from the west. The...

Flash Flood Watch Issued

You'll probably want to pack an umbrella this morning. Numerous downpour-producing storms are expected to hit the Washington area this afternoon and evening. Forecasters are warning that the...

Roads Still Closed as Storm Cleanup Effort Continues

(Updated at 2:55 p.m.) Parts of Old Dominion Drive and Rock Spring Road remained closed this afternoon as crews continued to clean up from the "macroburst" storm that ravaged parts of North...