Tag: weather
A microburst storm, like the one that hit Burke, could happen anywhere
By Julia Key Burke residents are still recovering from a microburst storm that struck the community on June 22 with 90-mile-per-hour winds, toppling trees and damaging homes. “The storm caused widespread damage across Lake Royal and surrounding Burke communities, bringing down numerous trees onto homes, vehicles, roads, and power lines,” Sulayman Brown, deputy coordinator of … Continued
Happy Independence Day! but try to stay cool
While many of you will be celebrating outdoors today, it’s going to be healthier to stay inside. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s air quality forecast for Northern Virginia for Saturday, July 4, is 209, which puts it in the “very unhealthy” category. (A “good” air quality index is 50 or less.) The DEQ says … Continued
County activates heat plan
Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme heat. The National Weather Service predicts “dangerous, record-breaking heat” with a high temperature for Annandale of 99 degrees and a heat index as high as 106 today. On Thursday, the temperature could reach 102, with a heat … Continued
Virginia is experiencing a severe drought
Fairfax County is under a drought warning advisory, as Virginia is experiencing its most severe drought in 20 years. “A prolonged stretch of warm, dry weather that began in fall 2025 has steadily worsened conditions across the state, and there is no significant rain in the immediate forecast,” the Fairfax County emergency blog posted on … Continued
Schools closed tomorrow
Fairfax County Schools will be closed again on Monday, Feb. 2. All activities on school grounds are also canceled. School buildings and offices will open on time for 12-month staff. A message from FCPS Superintendent Reid says School Age Child Care and Beyond the Bell centers will be open tomorrow, although a notice on the … Continued
Major snowstorm to hit the region on Saturday
The region is expected to be hit by a major winter storm this weekend with up to eight inches of snow and frigid temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, it could begin snowing on Saturday afternoon or evening. The snow could be mixed with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday. The storm could cause … Continued
A broken AC system causes hardships for Vista residents
By Shane Gomez A brutal heat wave swept the East Coast last week, bringing health warnings and cancellations to the D.C. area along with 100-degree temperatures. Now, imagine being without air conditioning. That’s the reality for many residents at the Vistas of Annandale, a 1,065-unit apartment community centered around Patriot Drive. According to a statement … Continued
Supervisors fault VDOT for snow failures
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 passed a resolution calling for VDOT to improve its snowplowing operations. After a blizzard dropped 5 to 9 inches of snow on Fairfax County on Jan. 6, VDOT failed to do an adequate job of clearing the streets, said Supervisor James Bierman (Dranesville). VDOT, not Fairfax … Continued
Schools closed tomorrow, for the fourth day
Fairfax County public schools will close tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 9, for the fourth day in a row. Whenever schools are closed, all activities at schools and school grounds are canceled. “As we navigate through another day of cold weather and icy roads, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your patience as we work … Continued
No school, trash pickups tomorrow
Fairfax County public schools are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and all school activities are canceled. Fairfax County courts will also be closed on Tuesday. More snow is predicted tonight, with accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, according to the National Weather Service, along with a low temperature of 18 degrees and winds up to … Continued
Schools, government offices closed today
In response to an expected snowstorm, schools are closed and all school activities are canceled for Monday, Jan. 6, Fairfax County Public Schools announced. Team practices, games, after-school programs, and Adult and Community Education classes are canceled on Jan. 6. School Age Child Care centers and FCPS administrative offices are closed. Employees designated as essential … Continued
Prepare for the first snowstorm of 2025
After two relatively mild winters, we now appear to be headed for a snowstorm and below-freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service says Northern Virginia could have heavy snow with the potential for some sleet and freezing rain beginning Sunday evening and extending through Monday night. The forecast calls for the possibility of “total snow and … Continued
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.