Arlington County has started preparations for a chance of wintry conditions Friday.
Several brine trucks were out on the streets today, working to pretreat major roads, hills, bridges and “trouble spots” in advance of any ice accumulation.
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Brine trucks are out on the roads in Arlington ahead of expected winter weather this evening.
The National Weather Service predicts snowfall throughout much of Northern Virginia as a cold front tracks through the region beginning this evening (Monday). As of this afternoon, a small amount of accumulation is expected immediately to the west of Arlington, including in Falls Church.
A cold front is arriving in our area and bringing with it some particularly strong wind gusts.
The winds have prompted the following Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service.
After a windy weekend, a breezy Monday featuring low humidity levels has prompted a fire warning.
The National Weather Service says there’s an elevated fire danger today in Northern Virginia and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Outside fires could spread quickly, forecasters say.
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Gusty winds and low humidity today could cause fires to spread more rapidly.
That’s according to the National Weather Service, which issued a Special Weather Statement for Northern Virginia and other parts of the region.
A Frost Advisory was just issued for Arlington.
The advisory will take effect early Friday. Forecasters say near-freezing temperatures could lead to frost that can damage sensitive plants.
Protect those sensitive plants today — as frost is possible overnight.
That’s according to a Frost Advisory just issued by the National Weather Service for much of the D.C. area.
A burn ban is in effect in Arlington following an unusually dry August.
Open flames, including those in fire pits and chimineas, are prohibited until noon on Saturday “due to dry conditions and safety concerns,” the Arlington County Fire Department announced yesterday (Wednesday) on X.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, the District and surrounding areas.
The watch is now in effect and goes through 9 p.m. Heavy storms are expected this afternoon and evening, with the potential for flash flooding from excessive rainfall.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Arlington, much of Northern Virginia and the District.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible across the region, with thunderstorms later today capable of producing very heavy rain at rates of 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes.
Arlington and the D.C. area is getting a dual whammy of dangerous heat and poor air quality today.
A Heat Advisory is in effect today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., with the heat index expected to rise as high as 109.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Arlington and the broader D.C. region on Friday.
Sweltering heat and humidity are expected to push the heat index as high as 109 degrees, according to forecasters.