Tuesday’s heavy rains caused some flooding around Arlington, especially in the northern reaches of the county.
An overflowing storm drain brought elevated water levels to the intersection of Military Road and 35th Street N., where drivers had to contend with significant standing water following a slug of heavy rain this morning. Police were on scene, but there were no road closures.
Flash Flood Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA, Silver Spring MD until 2:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/0zWk6n1sQ1
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 15, 2017
(Update at 8:10 p.m.) A storm packing torrential rain, hail, thunder, lightning and strong wind gusts rolled through Arlington Thursday evening.
As of 8 p.m., nearly 2,600 Dominion customers in Arlington were still without power, according to the utility’s website. The primary outage is located along Lee Highway, between East Falls Church and N. Harrison Street, where downed trees and power lines were reported.
Today’s heavy rain has turned Four Mile Run into a raging torrent of murky water.
A Columbia Pike resident posted videos of the overflowing stream on Twitter this afternoon (Friday). The video was taken near S. George Mason Drive.
Updated at 6:25 p.m. — The National Weather Service is warning of a continued threat of very heavy rainfall and flooding tonight.
HIGH RISK of excessive rainfall: Dangerous situation unfolding this evening/tonight with continued heavy rain and increasing flash flooding. pic.twitter.com/OENHSM5b3J
Arlington County and much of the D.C. region is under Flash Flood Watch from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Forecasters say a slow-moving storm system is threatening to dump three inches or more of rain, starting Friday. Residents are being urged to take precautions near streams and creeks, in low-lying areas, and on the roads,
Arlington is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 5:45 p.m. today (Monday).
The National Weather Service says a strong storm is heading toward Arlington, packing heavy rain and wind.
It’s already a sweltering summer day and it’s only going to get worse.
Arlington County and much of the rest of the D.C. area is under a Heat Advisory through Thursday evening, as the heat index is expected to climb well over 100.
(Updated at 7:10 p.m.) More than 8,000 Dominion customers in Arlington lost electricity after a powerful storm blew through the area.
As of 5:30 p.m. Dominion was reporting 8,089 without power in Arlington, including in the Fairlington neighborhood and along Lee Highway. Some traffic lights were said to be dark on Lee Highway, including at the busy intersection of Lee Highway and Fairfax Drive.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA, Alexandria VA until 5:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/g5kbbFkLly
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 14, 2017
The National Weather Service issued the advisory Wednesday afternoon, warning of heat index values of more than 100 degrees and an elevated risk of heat-related illness for those spending time outdoors between noon and 8 p.m.
Those who are sensitive to the heat or performing outdoor activities should take proper precautions, authorities say.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH til 7pm for metro DC/northern Piedmont. Rainfall rates of 1-3" possible; multiple storms may track over same area. pic.twitter.com/c2NAsZaK6T
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 6, 2017
