The National Weather Service says a line of heavy showers is moving through the area and streams and creeks are rising toppling their banks.
Forecasters say the rains we’ve experienced today should make rivers crest tonight at two to three feet above normal.
A coastal flood warning is in effect until 3 a.m. as area rivers, creeks and streams are expected to crest two to three feet above flood stage tonight.
It’s been raining in the Potomac Communities since last night, and the rain is forecast to continue to fall throughout the evening. In some places, thunderstorms could bring heavier rain and wind before 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The crash happened about 11:45 a.m. at mile post 152 at Dumfries. Those involved in the crashed suffered injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
Initial reports indicate police were directing traffic up the exit ramp to Dumfries Road (Va. 234) to get drivers around the crash, but later asked the ramp be closed to drivers.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors this week approved a new bus storage facility on Cinderbed Road at the intersection of Newington Road.
The site is in an industrial area and was once home to a concrete plant.
The Dale City Civic Association named three teachers as the area’s most outstanding educators.
Dale City, Va. –– Drivers will soon have a more room to turn at Dale Boulevard and Benita Fitzgerald Drive.
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Witnesses about 11:50 p.m. told PotomacLocal.com they heard gunshots fired when the FBI raided the homes on Bremerton Drive in Dale City.
Witnesses also said they saw flash bombs used inside at least one of the homes.
The Dairy Queen restaurant in Center Plaza in Dale City is being renovated and was scheduled to reopen on March 22.
On Wednesday, we learned the owners of the store have hit some snags in the renovation process and have pushed back the reopening to March 29.
Mine Road in Dumfries and Joplin Road at U.S. 1 in Triangle are said to be some of the most problematic roads in county during heavy rain storms.
School transportation officials say they are going to make every effort to get to theses bus stops, but with three inches of rain forecast to fall on the area, it may be slow going for some Thursday and on Friday morning.
