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Severe Weather to Impact Our Area; Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.
Posted 3:01 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. for Fairfax County and the entire National Capital Area. Thunderstorms, heavy rains, wind, large hail and potentia… more →
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Severe Weather to Impact Our Area; Tornado Watch Until 9 p.m.
wrote 15 hours ago: Posted 3:01 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. for Fairfax Co … more →
"Emergency" Kit for the Car
wrote 17 hours ago: A list for things you may want to keep in a box in your car…just in case! Toll/parking money … more →
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know Our Risk
wrote 3 days ago: As last year’s path of Hurricane Irene showed, hurricane-like weather with winds, inland flood … more →
Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday
wrote 1 week ago: Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday and runs through May 31. In … more →
Save Money During Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Plan to go shopping the last week of May to save money on many useful items. Virginia’s Hurricane Pr … more →
It's National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
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wrote 1 month ago: “Know your risk, take action, and be a force of nature” by taking proactive preparedness … more →
Red Flag Fire Warning Until 8 p.m.
wrote 1 month ago: Red flag warning for high fire potential in effect until 8 pm. Dry conditions, gusty winds can creat … more →
Tornado Education, Engagement and Exercise
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wrote 2 months ago: During the last 10 days, we’ve engaged you on this blog, Facebook and Twitter about tornadoes. … more →
Change Clocks, Smoke Alarms and Emergency Supply Kits
wrote 2 months ago: As we move our clocks ahead to Daylight Savings Time this weekend, you also should test your home sm … more →
Light Snow to Affect Evening Rush Hour
wrote 3 months ago: Posted 10:58 a.m. The National Weather Service has provided the following forecast for Fairfax Count … more →
One Year Later: January 2011 Snowstorm
wrote 4 months ago: One year ago today, our region was paralyzed by a late afternoon snowstorm that caused epic commutes … more →
Resolve to Be Ready: Emergency Kits for Home, Work and Vehicles
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wrote 4 months ago: Emergencies can strike at any time in any location. As part of “Resolve to be Ready,” take the time … more →
Wintry Mix and Potentially Icy Roads Expected Overnight
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wrote 4 months ago: Posted 12:45p.m. According to the National Weather Service, snow, freezing rain and sleet are expect … more →
Resolve to Be Ready in 2012
wrote 5 months ago: As 2011 – one of the most active years for disasters in recent history – comes to a clos … more →
Winter: "Get Where You Need to be Before the Weather Gets Bad"
wrote 5 months ago: The National Capital Region has a common message for residents to remember this winter: Get Where Yo … more →
Flood Warning Until 8 p.m.; High Winds Overnight
wrote 5 months ago: A flood warning has been issued for urban areas and small streams in Northern Virginia until 8 p.m. … more →
Be Prepared for Rain and Snow Through Thursday Morning (12:21 p.m.)
wrote 5 months ago: Rain and snowstorms can bring large amounts of rain and snow to our area and cause localized floodin … more →
Winter Preparedness Week Dec. 4-10
wrote 5 months ago: Old Man Winter paid an early visit to many Virginia communities at the end of October with snow accu … more →
Don't Get Burned By Thanksgiving Fire Hazards
wrote 6 months ago: Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day of the year for fire departments. More property damage and live … more →
