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.
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.
Get ready for a windy and wild Sunday.
After a rain start to the weekend, winds are expected to whip up with the arrival of a cold front. Sustained winds up to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, combined with the soggy conditions, could fell trees and large branches.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is under a Wind Advisory tonight (Thursday).
The advisory, in effect until 10 p.m., warns of gusts up to 50 mph potentially leading to downed trees and power outages.
Get your sledding in now while you can.
A few freezing sprinkles or additional flurries are possible this morning, forecasters say, but temperatures are set to rise above freezing in a couple of hours. The warm up, combined with expected rain tonight, should melt much of the 5-6 inches of snow that fell yesterday. Tomorrow’s high of 54 should finish the job.
In case there was any doubt, Wednesday will be a snow day for local students.
Arlington Public Schools and Falls Church City Public Schools both announced that schools will be closed tomorrow due to the ongoing winter storm. They join Alexandria, Fairfax County and other D.C. area districts in making that call.
