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

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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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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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Flood Watch to take effect in Fairfax County this afternoon

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 17, 2025 at 11:45AM

A car drives down Park Street in Vienna in the rain on June 13, 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Another round of rain is expected to pass through the D.C. area this afternoon (Tuesday), potentially putting a damper on voting in the Democratic primary.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the region, including Fairfax County, that’s currently set to take effect from 2-10 p.m.

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Forecast: Fairfax faces storm threat today, but calm weekend expected

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Published May 16, 2025 at 3:00PM

DC News Now meterologist Jackie Layer provides Fairfax County weather forecast for May 16-18 (courtesy DC News Now)

Another round of spring rainstorms is expected to hit Fairfax County later this afternoon (Friday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the D.C. region, but a wet Friday night should give way to calmer weather over the weekend, DC News Now metereologist Jackie Layer says.

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Flood Watch issued for Fairfax County, with rain starting tonight

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 12, 2025 at 2:45PM

A bird bathes in a puddle by a street curb in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Though the sun was shining over Fairfax County this morning, the weather is expected to take a rainy turn soon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the D.C. region, warning of “excessive rainfall” that may lead to “scattered instances of flooding.”

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Freeze Warning expected in Fairfax County Wednesday morning

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 8, 2025 at 2:30PM

Ice on tree branches (file photo)

After a pleasantly warm March, a chill has decidedly returned to the D.C. area — a trend expected to continue with temperatures dipping below freezing early tomorrow (Wednesday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the region, including Fairfax County, that’s scheduled to take effect from 2-9 a.m.

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Here’s how much snow Fairfax County got from the Feb. 11 storm

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 12, 2025 at 1:30PM

Center Street in Vienna after the Feb. 11, 2025 snowstorm (photo by Amy Woolsey)

Based on initial measurements, yesterday’s snowstorm didn’t quite measure up to the one that passed through in January, but combined, they’ve given the D.C. region its snowiest winter of the 2020s.

In Fairfax County, snowfall amounts ranged from 5.2 inches in the Town of Herndon, as of 7 a.m., to 8.5 inches spotted in Hybla Valley at 2:30 a.m., according to preliminary estimates reported by the National Weather Service at 10:28 a.m. today (Wednesday).