Friday, April 19, 2013
National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms expected inNorthern Virginia through 10 p.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a risk of "severe thunderstorms" Friday afternoon and evening from eastern Georgia and the Carolinas northward across Virginia and Maryland and into southern Pennsylvania. The watch is also in effect for Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun counties, among other areas of the state. "The main threat is damaging wind, though a few supercell thunderstorms, capable of producing tornadoes, are possible," the organization said on its website. A tornado watch indicates "conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible." It is not as severe as a warning, which means a tornado has been sighted or detected on radar, Fairfax County says in its emergency …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Share your pictures of blooming trees in your neighborhood.
Falls Church will see temperatures near 90 degrees Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast, and the local trees are in full bloom. It’s not just the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin and National Mall that are at their peak, the ones around Falls Church are also adding beauty to the surrounding neighborhoods. But if you’d rather see the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., the 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival runs through April 14; the parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. If you have a tree in your front or back yard or if you have a favorite one in the neighborhood that’s full of beautiful blossoms, take a picture and share it with Falls Church Patch. It’s really easy to upload your pictures …
Friday, April 5, 2013
The eight courses brought in more than $10 million in revenues in fiscal year 2012.
April is the biggest month for the eight Fairfax County golf courses and with warmer weather on the horizon, county officials are expecting to see a spike in rounds played. Judy Pederson, a spokeswoman for the Fairfax County Park Authority, said April is the traditional time when golfers start thinking about and playing more golf – both because the weather is improving and because golf becomes more visible with key national events like The Master’s. According to the National Weather Service forecast for Falls Church, temperatures will be in the high 50s Saturday, mid 60s Sunday and by Monday, temperatures will hit the low 70s. “Last year, April rounds accounted for about 12 percent of total play for the fiscal year,” Pedersen said. “And …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
The groundhog was wrong about an early spring, but Northern Virginia may get an early summer, weather forecasters say.
On Feb. 2, the well-known groundhog Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, leading an entire nation to believe spring was soon to come. Unfortunately, Northern Virginia saw more winter-like snowfall with cool temperatures in March and snow this past Sunday night into Monday morning that caused school delays and closures and a bit of trouble during the morning commute. But spring is a time of hope, right? "We will really start to turn the corner in April. We'll be seeing a transition the first of April instead of in March like some areas," said meteorologist Chris Strong with the National Weather Service (NWS). "It's a situation where you go from winter straight into summer." Strong said Northern Virginia should expect to see highs in the…
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Temperatures will be low enough for snow showers and sleet during Monday morning's commute.
A harsh reminder that spring is technically still a few days away (it starts Wednesday), forecasters are predicting snow showers and sleet late Sunday night and Monday morning for Falls Church. Temperatures will drop from about 40 degrees Sunday afternoon to 31 degrees by Monday morning, with a 30 to 60 percent chance of precipitation, according to The Weather Channel hourly forecast. Precipitation should start as rain around 4 p.m. Sunday with temperatures in the upper 30s, but change to snow showers before dawn Monday. The combination of snow and sleet should end by noon on Monday as the precipitation changes back to rain. See the National Weather Service forecast for Falls Church here. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Falls Church could get 3 to 8 inches.
Falls Church could see anywhere from 3 to 8 inches of snow with a storm expected to start as rain Tuesday afternoon. The latest forecasts show rain starting around 3 p.m. Tuesday with temperatures dropping through the evening hours to near freezing. As temperatures drop, the rain will turn to wet, heavy snow. Snow will continue overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. See also: The Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service predicts "more than 5 inches possible with the potential for more than a foot somewhere within the watch area." The DC area has gotten at least a trace of snow in March in 15 of the past 30 years, WTOP reported. Seven of those 15 snowfalls have been less than an inch. The most recently really significant snow in…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Falls Church is under a winter storm watch for Tuesday through Wednesday. Here's how to stay warm and dry, even if you lose power.
Cold temperatures make preparing for an emergency in winter very different than preparing in summer. With Falls Church under a winter storm watch and snow possible from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, here are some things you need to know: Much more information about emergency preparedness is available at www.vaemergency.gov/ReadyVirginia and through the Fairfax County Emergency Information blog. If you have a generator, make sure it is working properly and you understand how to use it safely. Do not use a generator indoors. When was the last time your chimney was cleaned or inspected? If you aren’t sure or can’t remember ever having it done, think twice before you build a fire in your fireplace—built up creosote, a …
Rain will change to accumulating snow Tuesday evening. Are you excited or annoyed?
Update 12:34 p.m. Monday: The Capital Weather Gang says a "reasonable first estimate" is 3 - 8 inches of heavy, wet snow in the DC metro area, with more likely outside the Beltway. "This is the kind of storm will snowfall may vary significantly within a very small area and where a few degrees will make a big difference." See also: --------- Original post - 10:36 a.m. Monday Falls Church is under a winter storm watch, according to the National Weather Service, and the chances our area will see “significant snow” Tuesday night and Wednesday are increasing. The official National Weather Service forecast for Falls Church calls for rain Tuesday afternoon changing to snow after dark. The low temperature will be 32 Tuesday night and rise only…
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Falls Church weather forecast calls for precipitation and cold temperatures, but a lot depends on the track of the storm.
Snow in March in Falls Church is rare, but it’s a possibility this week. In fact, weather forecasters say the chances are increasing that Falls Church may see snow or a snowy mix possibly turning to rain from Tuesday night through Wednesday. The Capital Weather Gang reported late Saturday, “…models now seem to be converging on a storm that will bring a period of precipitation to much of the mid-Atlantic but then head out to sea.” The Capital Weather Gang forecasters are just slightly leaning toward snow, calling this “the best chance we’ve had all winter of seeing more than an inch.” The Weather Channel is noting intensifying low pressure in the D.C. area, but has increased its earlier temperature predictions for Tuesday night and …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Forecast calls for 1 to 2 inches of rain Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Fairfax County for Tuesday afternoon and evening. The forecast is calling for a 100 percent chance of rain with an expected 1 to 2 inches of rainfall Tuesday. The Capital Weather Gang predicts a dry morning commute with possible sleet or a wintry mix starting before turning to rain. The heaviest rain is expected in the afternoon and evening. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warm with a high of 58 degrees. A flood watch or flash flood watch means there is a possibility of flooding or a flash flood in your area. A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported. Some tips from Fairfax County include:
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12:22 am on Saturday, April 13, 2013
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