Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with a likelihood of a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with a high temperature near 85 and a southwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts likely below a tenth of an inch, possibly higher during thunderstorms. For Thursday night, chances of showers and thunderstorms decrease before 11pm, with light south wind and a low temperature around 72. The chance of precipitation falls to 30% during the night. See more from Weather.gov.
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Weather radar and Flash Flood Warning at 5:45 p.m.
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.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we usethat knowledge to your advantage.
As of April 13, there are 178 detached homes, 44 townhouses and 6 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 36 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
WERA control room in 2015 (Courtesy of Paul LeValley/AIM)
Arlington Independent Media’s flagship FM station is back on the airwaves — but beyond that, the troubled nonprofit has effectively gone radio silent.
Arlington listeners tuning into 96.7 FM can once again catch lo-fi beats on AIM’s public radio station, WERA. Every now and then, they’ll hear a message inviting them to listen online at WERA.fm.
This Sun. April 19 we have a fabulous opportunity to spend a day with master artist Teresa Oaxaca painting a rose, start to finish! We’ll create life-like, expressive flowers with an iridescent, lush petal and pigment pattern. Teresa is an exceptional teacher who narrates her steps and process as she goes and gives incisive feedback to guide each student.
Art House 7 offers other short sessions you’ll love. Art Night: Matisse-Inspired Flower Painting provides a relaxed evening to create a vibrant painting that incorporates Matisse’s cut-out organic shapes. Wed. April 22, 7-9pm. See all our workshops and Art Nights:
Rainy day in Arlington (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
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.
The St. Andrew’s Players present a musical revue featuring a collection of iconic Broadway songs centered around the theme of “Hope Amid Hardship,” from “Guys & Dolls” to “Annie” to “Come From Away,” and more. Through moving solos and powerful ensembles, the show highlights stories of resilience, optimism, and the enduring human spirit during difficult times. The cast of 37 adults and children of all ages will take you on an emotional journey where you’ll find inspiration and comfort in beloved show tunes that remind us that brighter days are ahead.
The new "Cantina Cruises" by Sea Suite Cruises (via Sea Suite Cruises/Instagram)
A pair of Arlington entrepreneurs have partnered with a local taqueria to debut a new cantina-themed booze cruise on the Potomac River.
Sea Suite Cruises’ new “Cantina Cruises” party boat, which debuted on the Fourth of July, comes with a full-service bar plus chips and salsa courtesy of District Taco. Private parties can also get catering from the regional taco chain.
Falls Church officials are considering whether to allow public safety aides to issue parking tickets, direct traffic and respond to abandoned vehicles.
Under current Falls Church city code, only sworn law enforcement officers have the ability to conduct parking and traffic control.
A U.S. Army Caisson team carries the remains of Army Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley during burial services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
By TARA COPP Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army’s history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service announced Tuesday that it’s moving toward a future without the ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption.
Central United Methodist Church and Unity Homes building in Ballston as it prepared to open in 2024 (staff photo by Savannah Taffe)
A working group on affordable housing met last week to explore possible solutions to ever-spiraling costs for Arlington’s low- and moderate-income households.
Though the hour-long meeting on July 1 didn’t resolve any core issues, members suggested that pushing developers to provide more funding to the county’s Affordable Housing Investment Fund might be the best way to get more apartments built in Arlington.
