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By ARLnow.com
Parkour in Gateway Park in Rosslyn before the rain (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Beyer Wins 8th District Nomination — Updated at 9:50 a.m. — “Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat, has fended off a primary challenge from Victoria Virasingh in the 8th Congressional District. Beyer will face Republican Karina Lipsman, who won a Republican convention last month… With 177 precincts of 182 reporting, Beyer leads, 77.82% to 22.18%.” [WTOP, Fox 5]

Statement from Beyer — “I am grateful to voters in Northern Virginia for again making me their Democratic nominee to represent Virginia’s 8th District… This is a challenging moment for the Democratic Party, and I look forward to throwing myself into that fight and making the case for equality, shared prosperity, and progress.” [Twitter]

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UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Flowers along S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City flutter in the breeze as storm clouds move into the region in June 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Update at 3:15 p.m. — A Flood Watch has also been issued, through 8 p.m.

“Training storms capable of producing 2 to 3 inches per hour may lead to an increased threat for flash flooding over the more urban areas along the I-95 corridor,” the National Weather Service says. “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.”

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UPDATED: Arlington residents still without power after Sunday’s storms

By ARLnow.com
Power outages as of 9:30 a.m. Monday (via Dominion)

Update at 6:05 p.m. — The number of outages in Arlington is now down to just 67, according to Dominion.

Earlier: More than 2,000 Dominion customers are still without power after two strong storms knocked down trees and power lines Sunday.

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UPDATE (4): Thousands without power in Arlington after strong storms roll through

By ARLnow.com
Storm approaching Arlington as of 7:10 p.m.

Update at 10 a.m. — More than 2,000 Dominion customers are still without power in Arlington.

Update at 11 p.m. — The number of Dominion customers still in the dark is down modestly, to 7,378. A company spokeswoman said “the storms left a lot damage” and “crews will work thru the night as quickly & safely as possible.” More than 20,000 customers are without power throughout Northern Virginia.

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BREAKING: Tornado Warning for parts of Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Radar of Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning

Update at 9:20 p.m. — There are Metro delays after a tornado might have touched down in the Tysons area.

Silver Line Delay: Trains are single tracking btwn McLean & Tysons Corner due to a track obstruction at Tysons Corner. Expect delays in both directions.

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Arlington is under a Wind Advisory today, storms possible later

By ARLnow.com
High winds in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Enjoy today’s potentially record-breaking warmth while it lasts — by midnight it will be gone with the wind (and storms).

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the D.C. area today and will take effect at 11 a.m. Forecasters say gusts of up to 50 mph are possible this afternoon and evening.

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JUST IN: Winter Storm Watch issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Snow in Westover on Jan. 3, 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington — and much of the D.C. region — is now officially under a Winter Storm Watch.

The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Forecasters are calling for up to 5 inches of accumulating snow, but 1-3 inches is most likely, according to the National Weather Service.

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Snow preparations underway in Arlington ahead of likely winter weather

By Brandi Bottalico
A snow plow on Washington Blvd in Clarendon, January 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A snow removal truck on Washington Blvd in Clarendon (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

If you didn’t already know, the brine lines on the roadways have told you by now: Arlington will likely see snow this weekend.

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