Arlington County will be under an Excessive Heat Watch this weekend.
The watch takes effect Saturday afternoon. Forecasters say that heat index values of up to 110 are possible, raising the risk of heat related illnesses for those spending time outside.
Arlington County and most of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Arlington is at a lower risk of severe storms than points to the south and east, according to the National Weather Service, but is nonetheless included in the watch, along with D.C. and neighboring Virginia counties.
It’s going to be a rainy Wednesday — so much so that a Flood Watch has been issued for Arlington and part of the region.
Despite some light sprinkles this morning, the bulk of the rain is expected later this afternoon and could include some heavy downpours.
Arlington County is under a Tornado Watch tonight (Monday) amid a threat of severe weather.
Much of the D.C. area is under the watch, which was issued shortly before 4 p.m. and is set to remain in effect until 11 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and other parts of the immediate D.C. area.
The watch is in effect until midnight.
Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch was issued for Arlington, much of Northern Virginia, D.C., and some parts of Maryland. It’s in effect until 8 p.m.
Your tender plants might need some tender loving care today to make it through the night.
A Frost Advisory has been issued for Arlington and other parts of the D.C. area, for near-freezing temperatures expected early Tuesday morning.
Update at 3:40 p.m. — The severe storm for which forecasters issued a warning dropped sizable hail over a large swath of Arlington, from Pentagon City to Ballston to northern residential neighborhoods. While the warning is expiring, the earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch (below) remains in effect.
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It’s going to be a windy Saturday.
The National Weather Service just issued a Wind Advisory for Arlington and other parts of the D.C. region, in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Get ready for even more rain.
The National Weather Service has just issued a Flood Watch for Arlington and most of the D.C. area. It’s in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Enjoy the sunny weather while you can — a very wet start to the weekend is on tap.
The National Weather Service just issued a Flood Watch for Arlington County and other parts of the D.C. area. It’s in effect from late Friday, when the rain is expected to start, through Saturday afternoon.
Update at 8:45 p.m. on 3/20/24: Due to the smoke, air quality in Arlington has reached moderately unhealthy levels, according to AirNow.gov.
Update at 5:30 p.m. on 3/20/24: A smoky haze has settled over Arlington amid multiple brush fires in parts of Northern Virginia and West Virginia. Small outdoor fires — mostly mulch fires — have also been reported in Arlington.
