heat | FFXnow - Part 2

Published June 26, 2025 at 12:15PM | Updated June 26, 2025 at 1:11PM

Storm clouds over Oakton Shopping Center on June 19, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Though the thunderstorm that the National Weather Service warned about yesterday (Wednesday) was largely felt in the form of some strong winds, a new round of storms coming this afternoon (Thursday) could potentially have a more meaningful impact.

The NWS has issued a Flood Watch for the D.C. region, including Fairfax County, that’s currently scheduled to take effect at 3 p.m. and stay in place until midnight. About 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are possible, the agency says, though isolated areas could see as much as 3 to 4 inches.

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Lake Anne residents ‘suffering’ after cooling system fails during heat wave

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 26, 2025 at 8:30AM

The Vantage Hill Condominiums in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Reston residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by the cooling system that serves properties around Lake Anne, saying equipment issues and unresponsive management have forced them to endure intense heat this summer without relief.

Residents who shared their experiences with FFXnow say temperatures in their homes have climbed up to 85 degrees or higher this week after one of the chillers that Reston RELAC uses to cool water from Lake Anne shut down last Friday (June 20).

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NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 25, 2025 at 3:15PM | Updated June 25, 2025 at 3:32PM

Radar forecasts a storm approaching Fairfax County on June 25, 2025 (via National Weather Service)

A thunderstorm is bearing down on Fairfax County, bringing some potential, albeit limited relief from the ongoing heat wave.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the D.C. area, including northwestern Fairfax County. Damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph are possible.

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JUST IN: Here’s how hot tomorrow might get in Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 24, 2025 at 3:45PM

Crowd around the splash pad at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Another scorching day is on the horizon for the D.C. region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for tomorrow (Wednesday), warning that high temperatures and humidity could push the heat index up to 108.

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Power outages hit McLean amid region-wide heat wave

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 23, 2025 at 3:45PM | Updated June 23, 2025 at 4:57PM

Power outages in McLean on June 23, 2025 (via Dominion Energy)

More than 2,000 properties in Fairfax County, most of them in McLean, are currently without power, as the D.C. region suffers through a potentially prolonged heat wave.

According to its outage map, Dominion Energy has 2,132 customers in Fairfax County without power, as of 3:25 p.m. The largest outages appear to be centered around downtown McLean, where crews are assessing the damage to the affected electrical infrastructure.

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Forecast: ‘Dangerously hot’ week lies ahead for Fairfax County

By FFXnow.com

Published June 23, 2025 at 10:45AM

DC News Now meteorologist Jackie Layer shares her forecast for a heat wave hitting Fairfax County, starting June 23, 2025 (courtesy DC News Now)

As anyone who stepped outside this morning knows, the summer’s first heat wave is already taking hold of Fairfax County.

The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Heat Warnings that will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday), prompting Fairfax County to activate cooling centers as part of its emergency heat plan.

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UPDATED: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Fairfax County starting Monday

By FFXnow.com

Published June 22, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated June 22, 2025 at 2:33PM

The sun on a hot and humid summer evening (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, effective Monday morning through Monday evening.

Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create hazardous conditions — including the potential for heat-related illnesses — for residents across the D.C. area.

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Summer’s first heat wave could hit Fairfax County this weekend

By Jared Serre

Published June 20, 2025 at 3:30PM

Sun glaring on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Summer weather is officially on the way, bringing the D.C. region its first heat wave of the season.

Fresh off multiple days of severe storms, Fairfax County is expected to see searing temperatures starting this Sunday (June 22), according to county officials.

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D.C. area faces Heat Advisory, air quality issues on Wednesday

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 27, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated August 27, 2024 at 4:12PM

Sun glare (staff photo by James Jarvis)

This summer is closing out with one final heat wave that’s expected to peak in the D.C. area tomorrow (Wednesday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory that’s scheduled to take effect from 1-7 p.m. tomorrow. On top of that, the air quality is expected to enter Code Orange territory for a second straight day, meaning it’ll be unhealthy for people with lung and heart disease, outdoor workers and other sensitive groups to spend time outside.

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Another Heat Advisory issued for D.C. area as record-hot summer continues

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 1, 2024 at 1:30PM

A hot summer continues in Fairfax County (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Prepare for more hot, humid weather tomorrow (Friday) as the D.C. area endures its fifth heat wave of 2024.

The National Weather Service has already issued a new Heat Advisory for tomorrow that’s scheduled to take effect from noon to 8 p.m. across the region, including Fairfax County. A similar advisory is now in effect for today (Thursday), prompting the county to activate its heat plan.