Tag: weather
Torrential rains cause flooding in Annandale
Much of the flooding that inundated the area last night has subsided but it’s still really wet out there. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve had an earthquake, hurricane, and torrential rains. Give us a break, Mother Nature! The parking lot at the Sleepy Hollow Bath and Raquet Club (above) was a lake last … Continued
Fairfax County public schools closed Friday, Sept. 9
All Fairfax County public schools will be closed on Friday, Sept. 9, due to flooding, FCPS announced Thursday evening. Also cancelled: extracurricular activities, team practices, games, field trips, middle-school afterschool programs, professional learning and training programs, adult and community education classes, and recreation programs. Office are open with an unscheduled leave policy in effect.
Annandale begins cleanup after Hurricane Irene
Chainsaws are echoing throughout Annandale, as residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Irene. 3707 Whispering Lane in Lake Barcroft. A tree damaged this car’s windshield on Whispering Lane. Whitewater in Holmes Run by Rose Lane Park. This huge tree blocks Marshall Drive in Annandale. 3806 Whispering Lane. This Dominion Power crew restored power to Heritage … Continued
Hurricane Irene leaves its mark on Annandale
Hurricane Irene has left hundreds of downed trees and powerlines all over Annandale. Bill Epley, of 7513 Dolce Drive, Annandale, “heard a hell of a crash” at about 4:30 a.m. “It really shook the house pretty well,” he says. There was also some water damage. He had been preparing to have a new roof installed, … Continued
Prepare now for insurance issues
Del. Kaye Kory submitted the following information on state resources that could prove helpful with Hurricane Irene – or another emergency: The National Association of Insurance Communication (NAIC) offers a free smartphone app, myHOME Scr.APP.book, that can be used to create a home inventory. The app lets users photograph and capture images, descriptions, bar codes, and serial … Continued
Prepare now for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene expected to slam into Northern Virginia tomorrow, here are some things to do today: Charge your phone and laptop. Bring in your outdoor furniture and trash cans or make sure they are securely tied. Secure construction materials, debris, and other items that could become dangerous projectiles. Fill your gas tank. Post a list … Continued
Rainbow over McDonalds
Captured this rainbow in Seven Corners at the Arlington Blvd./Patrick Henry intersection today at about 6:15 p.m.
Tree attacks car!
Actually, the tree fell through the roof of this Honda in the Camelot neighborhood of Annandale during last week’s snowstorm. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Snow brings out kids’ creativity
These kids spent their snow days building an igloo on Terrace Drive, Annandale. They used a cooler to make the bricks.
Snowmen appear in Annandale
Got a cool snowman photo? Send it to the Annandale blogger.
My commute from hell had a happy ending
It’s taken a while to post my personal commuting story—the power outage didn’t help—but here it is: After leaving my office on Dupont Circle Wednesday at 3:30, it took me about five hours to get to the Rte. 50/S. Edison St. intersection, just before Four Mile Run. Waited through several light changes without moving and … Continued
Fairfax County gearing up to protect the homeless this winter
With cold weather on the way, Fairfax County is making an effort to protect the homeless from hypothermia this winter, said Dean Klein, director of the county’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, at an online chat session this afternoon. In addition to the winter capacity available at the county’s year-round homeless shelters, there are … Continued
VDOT official promises to do a better job with snow plowing next winter
Remember last February’s snowstorm? Whether you remember being snowbound as a nightmare or a cozy respite, some of us were trapped in our homes for days. If Northern Virginia is hit with another monster snow storm this winter, VDOT will do a much better job of clearing local streets, a VDOT official promised at a … Continued
Lightning causes sinkhole on Annandale Road
A lightening strick created a large sinkhole on Annandale Road and Beechtree Lane Friday morning, WUSA reports. According to WUSA, the Virginia Department of Transporation says some underground Verizon cables, a manhole, and about 20 feet of asphalt were damaged. Verizon is handling the repair of the asphalt and cables.
A rainbow over Annandale
This photo was taken May 23, about 7:40 p.m., on Columbia Pike next to Domino’s (on the left).