The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flood watches for Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, D.C. and surrounding areas.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued just before 2:30 p.m. and is in effect until 10 p.m. Storms today may pack damaging winds, frequent lightning, and hail, forecasters say.
Today’s sweltering conditions are just shy of the threshold for “extreme heat,” as we’ve seen for the past couple of days, but have still prompted a Heat Advisory.
Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-to-high 90s today, with heat index values up to 108, forecasters say. Anyone spending significant time or exertion outside potentially runs the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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.
A new directive to focus more on big-picture advocacy and less on specific projects has Arlington’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeking more guidance about its role.
Some committee members say they understand the reasoning behind County Manager Mark Schwartz’s request last month. However, they don’t want to give up entirely on providing input about individual projects or policies — which they see as an important public service.
Two key Arlington government advisory panels have been asked to focus less on trying to vet individual capital projects and more on a big-picture approach.
Since that request comes from County Manager Mark Schwartz, it may have the force of a directive — albeit one politely delivered.
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.
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.
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.
It’s going to be a slippery Saturday in Arlington and most of the D.C. area.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected throughout much of the day, starting with snow in the morning. The frozen precipitation is expected to make travel tricky, though temperatures are expected to remain above freezing during most of the storm and an overnight refreeze is not currently expected.
Brine lines and road salt are still being applied to county streets and state highways across Arlington, in advance of tonight’s wintry weather.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday, for expected sleet and freezing rain.
It could be an icy Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service just issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Arlington, the District of Columbia and other D.C. area locales.
