Weather News

Weather Warnings Cause LCPS to Cancel After-School Activities

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008

Due to weather conditions the Loudoun County Public School system announced this afternoon that bus service for all after-school activities, as well as athletic practices and events, have been canceled for today. Read story »

Cold Air Poised for Return

Monday, Dec. 15, 2008

A winter storm watch was issued for Loudoun for Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Read story »

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Today

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008

A flash flood watch is in effect for Loudoun County and other areas of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, starting at noon today and going until 8 p.m. Read story »

315 Still Without Power, No Major Injuries Reported

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Officials in Loudoun reported no major injuries as of 4 p.m. even as rains flooded and closed roadways, and caused power outages and traffic light malfunctions. Read story »

No Injuries in Case of Submerged Car

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

A Ford Crown Victoria carying two people in Sterling is partially submerged in water near the intersection of Old Ox Road and Cedar Green Road, Loudoun officials said, and rescue crews are currently on the scene. Read story »

Residents Wait for Worst

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

After intermittent drizzles most of the morning, heavy rains began soaking Loudoun County roadways at about 9:40 a.m. today, causing slick conditions for motorists, some traffic lights to malfunction and temporary power outages for thousands of residents, officials said. Read story »

With Light Rain, County Continues Monitoring Hanna

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

With Tropical Storm Hanna pushing North, steady rain began falling in Leesburg around 8 a.m. today, and Loudoun County officials were on the lookout for possible flooding and road closures. Read story »

Region Girds for Hanna's Heavy Rain

Sandbags, Rescue Teams at the Ready as Tropical Storm Moves Ashore

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

The Washington region yesterday braced for Tropical Storm Hanna, which was forecast to bring between three and seven inches of rain and winds of more than 30 mph, causing officials to open emergency shelters and unload hundreds of sandbags in areas likely to be hit hardest. Read story »

Storm's Predicted Downpour, Winds Have Officials on Alert

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Virginia declared a state of emergency yesterday as the region continued to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna, which was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the area, the first effects of which might be felt later today. Read story »

Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Hanna

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Gov. Tim Kaine is directing Virginia officials to prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna. Read story »

Storms Could Develop Throughout Evening

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

The National Weather Service Office in Sterling has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Loudoun County, specifically the Lovettesville area, in effect until 12:45 p.m. Residents should expect hail the size of pennies and wind up to 60 mph. Read story »