Tag: weather
Fairfax County will remove nine homes to reduce flooding from Tripps Run
A major stream restoration project at Tripps Run is expected to reduce flooding in the Bel Air neighborhood in Falls Church.
County will demolish homes for a flood mitigation project
Fairfax County plans to demolish nine houses on Barrett Road in the Falls Church area of Mason District as part of a project to reduce flooding along Tripps Run.
Apartment residents suffered without AC during heat wave
More than 80 families at the Wedgewood in Annandale suffered without AC during the hottest days in July.
Fairfax County offers resources for surviving extreme heat
With extreme heat blanketing the area this week, Fairfax County is offering resources to help the public stay cool. Temperatures in the 90s combined with high humidity could result in heat indices above 100 degrees. By the end of the week, we could face a heat advisory, which the National Weather Service says happens when … Continued
Enjoy the eclipse without hurting your eyes
Tomorrow’s the big day. The sky will darken Monday afternoon, as the moon passes between the sun and Earth creating a partial solar eclipse over Northern Virginia. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m. The maximum eclipse will occur around 3:20 p.m. The path of the total … Continued
The eclipse is coming on April 8
Are you ready for the eclipse? A nearly total solar eclipse will be visible in Fairfax County on April 8 – as long as it’s not too cloudy. The eclipse will start at around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m. The maximum eclipse – with about 87 percent of the sun blocked by the … Continued
Schools closed, bus service reduced
With more snow expected and temperatures staying below freezing for the next couple of days, the roads are expected to be treacherous. Fairfax County Public Schools and FCPS offices are closed today. All extracurricular activities, athletic games, and team practices are canceled. Fairfax County government offices will open at 10 a.m. The federal government is … Continued
A snowy winter predicted
We could be headed for a snowier winter than usual, along with lower-than-normal temperatures, the National Weather Service predicts. That’s due to El Niño’s effect on the jet stream, said Brian Lasorsa, lead meteorologist for the NWS, in a presentation hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security. We’re now in … Continued
Fairfax County activates ‘heat plan’
In response to rising temperatures, Fairfax County has activated its “heat plan” for Thursday and Friday to help at-risk residents keep cool. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Thursday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Northern Virginia, with “heat values up to 106 expected.” An excessive heat … Continued
Wind damages Landmark Plaza sign
The windstorm on Saturday evening was strong enough to damage the sign at the Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia. “We’ve got a sign company looking at it to see what the alternatives are for repairing it,” says Fred Cornett, of HHH Properties Corp. “That was some kind of storm we had.”
Prepare for winter weather
We could be in for the first winter weather of the season, as the National Weather Service is predicting freezing rain in Northern Virginia between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. The wintry precipitation is expected to become more intense Thursday morning. Warmer air should arrive in the afternoon changing the precipitation to … Continued
Woodburn Village residents suffering for days without AC
With temperatures in the upper 90s and extreme humidity, it’s so nice to come home to an air-conditioned home. Now imagine how miserable it would be to live with indoor temperatures at 95 degrees. That’s the situation at Woodburn Village condo on Woodburn Road in Annandale, where the air conditioning hasn’t been working since Sunday, … Continued
Climate report predicts extreme heat
The biggest impacts of climate change in Fairfax County will be extreme heat, heavy precipitation, and inland flooding. That’s a key finding of the Climate Projections Report issued this month. The report, a component of the Resilient Fairfax Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, looks at the climate conditions and hazards the county is likely to … Continued
Prepare for more snow
With another winter storm expected on Sunday, local residents are urged to prepare now. The National Weather Service predicts 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation from 1 p.m. on Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday. Temperatures in the 20s could mean sleet and freezing rain, resulting in more hazardous road conditions and icy sidewalks. VDOT … Continued
Local residents concerned about climate change
Flooding at the Sleepy Hollow Bath & Racquet Club on Sleepy Hollow Road in July 2019. Close to half – 45 percent – of Fairfax County residents are “extremely concerned” about climate change. That’s one of the key findings in a survey conducted this summer to inform the county’s first-ever Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, … Continued