Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch was issued just after 4:30 p.m. and is in effect until 10 p.m. Strong storms are possible this evening, forecasters say, with hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
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It’s looking like a wet weekend for D.C. area, though — fingers crossed — it might not be a total washout.
DC News Now’s Jackie Layer has the forecast (below) with Arlington-specific details, including when there might be some rumbles of thunder tonight.
It might be a soggy Saturday, but the last weekend in April isn’t looking all bad.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for Arlington — including timing of the rain, potential storms, and a coming cooldown — in the video below.
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There’s good news and bad news about the forecast for this coming Easter weekend in Arlington.
The good news is that it’s going to be warm. The bad news is that it’s going to be breezy and there’s a chance of storms.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below. Catch her forecasts weekdays on DC News Now/WDVM and on DCW50.
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Gusty winds are blowing Tuesday afternoon, and causing power outages in the area.
Around 1,650 homes and businesses are reported to be without power in central Falls Church as of 3:45 p.m. Arlington County firefighters responded to the 100 block of W. Broad Street for several reports of people stuck in elevators as a result of the outage.
It’s a cold morning and it’s going to get even colder tomorrow, prompting a Freeze Warning from the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 20s overnight Tuesday in Arlington and the D.C. area, potentially killing sensitive vegetation and freezing unprotected outdoor pipes.
The earlier Red Flag Watch for the area has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
Arlington and much of the D.C. region is at high risk of outdoor fires today due to a combination of low humidity, drought conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service says.
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It’s a good time to refrain from that roaring backyard campfire or careless toss of smoking material.
Winds are expected to pick up this afternoon (Tuesday) which, in combination with the current severe drought conditions in Arlington and Northern Virginia, have prompted warnings of an elevated fire threat.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is under a Wind Advisory this (Sunday) afternoon.
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible, according to the National Weather Service. That’s on top of a storm threat.
Low humidity and gusty winds are combining for a heightened fire threat this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, urging “extreme caution” for any outdoor burns today.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is under a Wind Advisory, set to go into effect later today.
The National Weather Service says gusts of up to 55 mph are expected. That could fell trees and large branches, bringing down power and other utility lines.
Snow Thursday morning could lead to slippery conditions, forecasters say.
A Winter Weather Advisory was just issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area. Only an inch of snow is expected, but it could lead to hazardous driving on local roads.