Power Record Set During Extreme Heat
Dominion Virginia Power set an all-time record for peak demand for electricity on Friday. The company's 2.4 million customers used 20,061 megawatts of electricity between 3 and 4pm on Friday....
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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...
Power Problems Knock Out A/C at Barrett Elementary
Last night's storms did more than just knock out the power to thousands of Arlington residents, leaving homes, businesses and traffic lights dark (especially in the Ballston area). The storms --...
Dog Day Afternoon in Shirlington
It's so hot today even dogs are doing their best to stay cool. As of 2:00 p.m. the temperature has reached a scorching 98 degrees. With a heat advisory in effect, outdoor events are being...
Morning Poll: How to Spend a Hot, Humid Afternoon
The mercury is expected to flirt with 100 degrees today as a heat wave envelops the region. Tomorrow will bring more of the same heat and humidity -- but with a better chance of hitting 100. If...
Bike Commuting in the Heat and Other Hot Weather Tips
On this, the 50th 90+ degree day of the year, you're probably already a pro at beating the heat. But just in case you need a refresher on hot weather best practices, here are a few resources that may...
Morning Notes
Heat It Up -- Mother nature will attempt another run at triple digit temperatures today. The predicted high is 98 degrees. A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the region. Mail...
Power Could Be Out In Fairlington Until Sunday
Update at 5:10 p.m. -- Dominion reports that 3,583 customers in Arlington are still without power. Power in the hard-hit Fairlington neighborhood could be out until Sunday, Arlington County warned...
Morning Notes
The Heat Returns -- After a stormy but cooler start to the week, the sun and the heat are back. And for good measure, the rains of the past two days have left us with plenty of humidity. See the...
A-SPAN Provides Hot Weather Relief
The Arlington Street People's Assistance Network has stepped up some of its services in response to the dangerously hot weather. Executive Director Kathy Sibert says volunteers have been visiting...
