While the winter weather wasn’t as severe as predicted today, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook alert.
The rain is expected to continue into Wednesday, and could pose a flooding threat in some areas.
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Author: Potomac Local News
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The Winter Weather Advisory has been called off by the National Weather Service, as the precipitation has been mostly rain.
With the impending winter weather forecasted today, VDOT has issued a release warning drivers to be careful on the roads today, as conditions could become dangerous.
A man who lives in the Manassas area is charged in connection to a bestiality case.
Here’s more in a press release from Prince William police:
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Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and its outlying health centers at Dumfries and Fairfax are OPEN and non-emergency employees have the option for UNSCHEDULED LEAVE or UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK. All appointments remain on schedule; however, we encourage patients and staff to first take their safety into consideration before driving into work or coming in for an appointment. If the roads are dangerous to drive on, patients can contact the clinic where they have an appointment scheduled to cancel or reschedule. Military and civilian staff who may have difficulty reporting to work must contact their immediate supervisors to coordinate unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
The Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is closed due to flooding inside the building.
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Update: Loudoun County Public Schools are closed today, March 2, 2015 due to extreme icy conditions. Admin offices open two hours late.
— LCPS News (@LCPSOfficial) March 2, 2015
Ridgeley, W.Va. – Gary Charles Largent , 53 of Box 154, died Monday, Feb. 23rd 2015 unexpectedly. He was born in Stafford, Va. June 7th 1960, son of the late Charles D. Largent. He was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Largent, his step bother David Butterfeild. Mr. Largent was employed by Schroeder Industries, Cumberland, Maryland as a labor. He was a member of the American Legion, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He is survived by his mother Patricia Knight, Florida. Sorry to inform that there will be no services. Interment will be in Stafford, Va.
Last night, the Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at a town home on Pohick Creek Court in Woodbridge.
Responders noted heavy smoke coming from the home on the scene, and had the fire under control in 20 minutes.
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Potomac Local will keep you up to date on the latest in closings and delays.
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The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were called to the scene of another collision, at Shelton Shop and Courthouse Road. According to the department, one of the individuals in the crash was injured.
RE-14 on the scene with 2 vehicles head on 1 lane block and 1 injured.
Good morning – its official – spring and warm weather are right around the corner and you can kick it off in style with the Shindig Jig 5K to benefit the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding program on Saturday March 14 at Silver Lake Regional Park. Check in at 8:30am and race time is 10am. Come with your 3 person team for just $25 each or by yourself for $40. All proceeds benefit this wonderful program. Please visit: rainbowriding.org to register.
· BARN Transitional Housing is kicking off spring with their 1st. Yard Sale of the season on Saturday March 14th as well. It runs from 8am-12noon or you can access the early bird shopping at 7:30am for a $5 entrance fee. Great stuff, great bargains and all for a great cause. The BARN is located at 9541 Linton Hall Road in Bristow.