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Hot Weather Tips and Free Fans for Seniors

Published June 25, 2013 at 11:00AM

Arlington’s Agency on Aging offers free fans to low-income seniors. The program, sponsored by Dominion and the Va. Dept. for the Aging, is open to Arlington residents 60 or over, with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level, and a home without air conditioning or fans.

Arlington also administers Virginia’s Cooling Assistance Program. Qualifying households can apply for the program, which assists with the purchase of cooling equipment and/or the electricity to power that equipment, between June 15 and Aug. 15. For more information, Arlington residents can call 703-228-1350.

Arlington Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2013 at 3:00PM

Arlington and the surrounding D.C. region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

The National Weather Service issued the watch just after 2:45 p.m. It expires at 10:00 p.m.

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 18, 2013 at 1:15PM

The National Weather Service has included Arlington County in a Flash Flood Watch. The watch is in effect until 6:00 p.m.

From NWS:

Power Outages in Arlington After Storm

By ARLnow.com

Published June 13, 2013 at 4:50PM | Updated June 13, 2013 at 5:30PM

All storm warnings and watches have been cancelled in Arlington, but more than a thousand Dominion customers are without power.

A line of storms with strong, gusty winds made a mad dash across the county this afternoon, downing some trees and utility lines but not packing quite the punch that many feared.

UPDATE: NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 13, 2013 at 12:30PM | Updated June 13, 2013 at 3:38PM

(Updated at 3:40 p.m.) The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Arlington and the rest of the metro area until 4:30 p.m. This is the same system that has prompted tornado warnings in nearby counties. From NWS:

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 13, 2013 at 8:20AM | Updated June 13, 2013 at 9:36AM

Update at 8:55 a.m. — There is a ground stop for flights arriving at Reagan National Airport due to the weather. Check with your airline for the status on any outgoing flights.

The National Weather Service has put Arlington and the rest of the metro area under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00 a.m. That’s in addition to the Flash Flood watch that went into effect at midnight and will last until 8:00 p.m.

UPDATED: Route 110 Shut Down Due to High Water

By ARLnow.com

Published June 10, 2013 at 9:30PM | Updated June 10, 2013 at 11:04PM

(Updated at 11:05 p.m.) All lanes of Route 110 have reopened after being closed for more than an hour due to high standing water near the Memorial Bridge underpass.

Four vehicles were reported to be stranded as a result of the high water, which was as deep as two feet. Six people were rescued from their vehicles by firefighters, who managed to drive their fire engine up to the stranded vehicles. All occupants are safe and accounted for.

UPDATED: Tornado Watch, Flood Warning Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published June 10, 2013 at 2:03PM | Updated June 10, 2013 at 3:11PM

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Arlington and the surrounding region.

The National Weather Service says weather conditions are conducive to the formation of tornadoes. The watch is in effect until 10:00 p.m.

Impacts of Tropical Storm Andrea Felt in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 7, 2013 at 4:00PM | Updated June 9, 2013 at 5:29PM

The storm has been dumping rain on the region all day, and even heavier rains and stronger wind gusts are expected during the evening commute.

Tonight’s outdoor showing of “Risky Business” in Rosslyn has been cancelled due to the weather. Meanwhile, the soaking rains and wind might be responsible for knocking down power lines along N. Pershing Drive in the Ashton Heights area. Pershing is currently closed between Lincoln and Monroe Streets while police and firefighters wait for Dominion Power crews to repair the lines.

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Friday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published June 6, 2013 at 2:35PM | Updated June 6, 2013 at 3:53PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Arlington and the entire D.C. metro area, beginning Friday morning. Heavy rains are expected locally as a result of Tropical Storm Andrea, possibly with two to four inches of accumulation. The watch lasts through Friday evening.

From the National Weather Service: