Update at 3:35 p.m. — Arlington is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through 4:30 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the region through 10:00 p.m.
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Update at 8:25 p.m. — The storm threat appears to have passed.
A line of strong thunderstorms, packing heavy rains and gusty winds, is heading toward Arlington.
The National Weather Service has put Arlington and the surrounding areas under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. Conditions are favorable for strong storms, so anyone with outdoor plans for this evening should monitor weather reports.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FOR THE OUTLOOK AREA. THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WIND GUSTS AND LARGE HAIL.
Arlington and the surrounding region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch through early Friday morning. A line of storms approaching the area may bring downpours, lighting and high winds.
From Arlington Alerts:
A Severe Thunderstrom Watch has been issued for Arlington and the surrounding region through 8:00 p.m.
The National Weather Service says the potential exists for storms and damaging winds this evening.
Rosslyn’s Outdoor FilmFest movie, “Dave”, will be canceled tonight because of expected rain and thunderstorms throughout the evening.
Weather permitting, the screening of “Swing Vote” will still take place next Friday (July 27) as scheduled.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, in effect until 10:15 p.m.
This storm is capable of producing strong winds up to 60 miles per hourr.
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(Updated at 5:20 p.m.) The National Weather Service has upgraded the previous storm watch to a warning. The warning is now effect until 5:45 p.m.
This is a strong storm that has the potential to bring damaging winds of 60 miles per hour and large hail.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Arlington and the surrounding region through 9:00 tonight.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Watch for Arlington and the surrounding region.
With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees today and tomorrow (Saturday), forecasters are warning of possible heat-related illness. According to NBC 4, by Sunday this will be the longest heat wave — 11 straight days above 95 degrees — in D.C. area history.
The region’s big Independence Day fireworks display on the National Mall is expected to kick off around 9:10 p.m. tonight
The display will last about 17 minutes, according to the National Park Service. For those who want to watch the fireworks from this side of the Potomac River, there are a number of places to watch the fireworks in and around Arlington tonight.
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County Manager Barbara Donnellan earlier released a statement about the cleanup effort.
“It will take several days for life to get back to normal,” she said. “We urge people to stay out of the heat, stay hydrated, drive safely and check on their neighbors.”