Update at 12:15 p.m. — A Flood Warning has now been issued.
Earlier: Arlington and much of the region is under a Flood Watch as the remnants of Hurricane Zeta track across the South and towards the D.C. area.
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Weather
Another day, more fog.
Arlington is again under a Dense Fog Advisory this morning. The fog reduced visibilities during the morning commute, making driving treacherous at times.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect this morning or Arlington and the D.C. area.
The fog is starting to burn off and is expected to clear out throughout the morning. The advisory is set to expire at 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
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(Updated at 5:30 p.m.) Flooding has been reported in parts of Arlington, Alexandria, D.C. and Montgomery County after a period of very heavy rain.
In Arlington, the deluge left high water on Route 110, prompting police to close the highway between Rosslyn and the Pentagon. Standing water was also reported on Columbia Pike near the Pentagon.
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A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Arlington, set to take effect early tomorrow morning.
The watch is in effect from 2 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say expected heavy rain could result in flash flooding.
Northern and eastern portions of Arlington County are now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
The tail end of a strong storm that brought high winds and possibly tornadoes to Montgomery County is expected to blow through part of the county.
Arlington and much of the region is under a Tornado Watch from now through 10 p.m.
Forecasters say storms now forming to the west could pack strong winds and even some tornadoes. Those in the watch zone are urged to keep an eye on the sky, and to take cover if necessary.
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Update at 10:15 p.m. — Another Flash Flood Warning has been issued, covering portions of Arlington south of I-66.
Flash Flood Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA until 2:00 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/mRXDGiYgnh
Arlington County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 7:45 p.m.
Forecasters say a strong storm is approaching the county from the northwest, bringing with it wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
Arlington and the entire D.C. region is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch through 11 p.m.
Forecasters say strong storms packing damaging winds, large hail and torrential rainfall are likely this evening, though the storms may be scattered as they approach from the northwest.
Arlington is under a Flash Flood Watch for the second day in a row.
After nary a raindrop fell in Arlington yesterday, today is starting out with steady rain and a bit of thunder — and there’s more rain on the way.
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After an early morning storm, Arlington is expecting more heavy rain today.
The region is under a Flash Flood Watch starting at noon. Forecasters say slow-moving storms could dump several inches of rain, potentially causing flash flooding.