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.


The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.

Heat index values are expected to reach around 105 degrees Thursday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.


Arlington, Falls Church and other parts of the D.C. area are under a Flood Watch today.

The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Monday until midnight. Forecasters say storms today will have torrential downpours that could quickly cause flooding on already saturated ground.


A Flash Flood Watch was just issued for Arlington, Falls Church and surrounding areas, including D.C.

A line of storms with exceptionally heavy downpours is approaching the area from the west. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly after its arrival.


Buckle up for what’s shaping up to be a wild weather day.

Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch. The former was issued just after 2 p.m. and will remain in effect until 10 p.m.


Arlington and Falls Church are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Flash Flood Warning as mid-afternoon Tuesday.

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 3:30 p.m. A strong storm packing 60 mph wind gusts and lots of lightning is approaching the area from the west.


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area.

Thunderstorms expected to develop in the coming hours could produce intense rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The slow-moving storms pose a flash flooding risk for small streams, creeks, urban areas and locations with poor drainage.


The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flood watches for Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, D.C. and surrounding areas.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued just before 2:30 p.m. and is in effect until 10 p.m. Storms today may pack damaging winds, frequent lightning, and hail, forecasters say.


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