Saturday Updates on the Wind Storm
Posted at 7:03 a.m.
Good news and bad news on this Saturday morning. The good news is the worst of this wind storm is over. The bad news is it's not quite over yet. Here are a few things to know as we start the weekend:
Weather Forecast
A Wind Advisory issued for Saturday has been cancelled. Winds today will range from 15-30 mph with gusts of 30-45 mph, strongest before noon. Winds tonight and Sunday will range from 8-18 mph with gusts of 22-38 mph. High temperatures this weekend will reach the upper 40s with lows in the low 30s.
County Facilities
The following facilities have schedule changes due to the weather:
- Schools – All activities scheduled in Fairfax County public schools or on school grounds are canceled until noon.
- Parks and RECenters – Providence, South Run and Spring Hill RECenters are still without power and closed at this time. Park Authority programs at Fairfax County Public School locations are canceled until noon.(8:30 a.m. update)
- Libraries – The Chantilly Regional, Dolley Madison, Great Falls, Lorton and Martha Washington braches are all closed due to lack of power.
- Reston Community Center – RCC Hunters Woods is closed due to a power outage.
If you have lost power and need a place to charge your electronic devices, considering visiting our other RECenters, libraries and community centers.
Power Outages
At this time, there are still approximately 90,000 reported power outages in the county. If you lose power, please report it.
- For Dominion Energy, call 1-866-366-4357 or report it online at www.dom.com/outage-center.
- For NOVEC, call 1-888-335-050 or report it online at www.novec.com/stormcenter.
Stay away from downed wires as they may be live with electricity.
Downed Trees and Wires
There are plenty of reports of downed trees and wires. Here's a comprehensive list of who to contact: http://bit.ly/2oBz3pA.
Storm Damage
If you need to contact contractors or you insurance company about damage related to the storm, read these tips.
Yard Debris
Information on disposing of yard debris is available here.
Food Safety
If your power has been out for an extended period you'll want to assess whether the food in your refrigerator or freezer is still safe to consume.
Roads
Most road closures will be published by our Police Department on their blog and sent out through Fairfax Alerts. Sign up at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts.
The two major closures to be aware of now are I-95 South at the Prince William Parkway and the bridge at Old Yates Ford near the Fairfax County and Prince William County border.
And if you're out today driving and come to an intersection without power or an officer directing traffic, treat it as a four-way stop.
