It’s been a wet May and it’s only getting soggier.
Storms and rain that will be heavy at times are expected to soak Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area Friday into Saturday.
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A soaking rain and gusty winds are causing some tree troubles around Arlington.
Nearly an inch of rain has fallen so far today. Also falling: trees and utility lines.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch was issued around 2:30 p.m. and is set to remain in effect through 10 p.m.
It could be a stormy later today (Friday) in Arlington.
The good news is that the rest of the weekend is looking warm and pleasant. Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below.
Arlington County and areas west will be under a Flood Watch tomorrow.
The National Weather Service expects 2-4 inches of rain to fall Tuesday in Northern Virginia, potentially flooding “creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.”
After a wet start to Friday, things are looking up for Mother’s Day weekend.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for Arlington — including vital info for your Mother’s Day brunch plans — in the video below. She also previews what might be a rainy stretch next week.
Arlington along other parts of Northern Virginia and the D.C. area are at risk of severe storms and flooding tonight (Monday).
The region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight, with ping-pong-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch was issued just after 4:30 p.m. and is in effect until 10 p.m. Strong storms are possible this evening, forecasters say, with hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
It’s looking like a wet weekend for D.C. area, though — fingers crossed — it might not be a total washout.
DC News Now’s Jackie Layer has the forecast (below) with Arlington-specific details, including when there might be some rumbles of thunder tonight.
It might be a soggy Saturday, but the last weekend in April isn’t looking all bad.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for Arlington — including timing of the rain, potential storms, and a coming cooldown — in the video below.
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There’s good news and bad news about the forecast for this coming Easter weekend in Arlington.
The good news is that it’s going to be warm. The bad news is that it’s going to be breezy and there’s a chance of storms.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below. Catch her forecasts weekdays on DC News Now/WDVM and on DCW50.
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Gusty winds are blowing Tuesday afternoon, and causing power outages in the area.
Around 1,650 homes and businesses are reported to be without power in central Falls Church as of 3:45 p.m. Arlington County firefighters responded to the 100 block of W. Broad Street for several reports of people stuck in elevators as a result of the outage.