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A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued earlier today (Monday) for Fairfax County have been canceled or expired, but an Areal Flood Warning is now in effect until 6:30 p.m.

“Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring,” the 3:33 p.m. alert said. “Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.”

According to the NWS, runoff combined with 1 to 2 inches of rain has resulted in “multiple” reports of flooding along I-495 south of the American Legion Bridge. An additional half-inch of rain is possible in the warned area, which includes Tysons, Reston, Annandale, Vienna, Falls Church, Burke and Chantilly.

A few roads across the county have closed since rain began to fall in earnest earlier this afternoon. According to Fairfax Alerts:

This morning, the NWS issued a Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, originally scheduling the former to stay in place until 7 p.m. today, with thunderstorms and strong winds forecast throughout the afternoon and evening.

“Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and tornadoes are likely this afternoon and evening,” the NWS said in a hazardous weather outlook just after 11 a.m. “There is the potential for significant damage from wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph as well as an isolated stronger tornado.”

A #TornadoWatch has been issued for NOVA District through 7pm this evening. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible. Have a plan in place to seek a substantial shelter if needed. Report road hazards to https://t.co/12wxgee8pi or 800-FOR-ROAD. pic.twitter.com/90QFyLQWsd

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) March 16, 2026

????️ Tornadoes can strike quickly—be prepared! If you're in a house ????, head to the lowest level or an interior room like a bathroom or closet with no windows. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Remember, cover your head and neck to protect yourself. pic.twitter.com/hrRDYZybnK

— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) March 16, 2026

In fact, thunderstorms bringing 60 mph wind gusts have already been spotted in the Fredericksburg area, moving northeast toward Northern Virginia, prompting the NWS to issue the thunderstorm warning at 11:17 a.m.

The warning initially applied to southwestern Fairfax County, including Centreville and Clifton, before shifting to northern Fairfax until 12:30 p.m.

“Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall,” the NWS said. “This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.”

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Centreville VA, Dale City VA and Manassas VA until 12:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/G0wTJ77V5o

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 16, 2026

In anticipation of the severe weather, Fairfax County Public Schools announced last night that students will be released three hours early and all afternoon activities on school grounds will be canceled.

George Mason University is also calling off in-person classes and events on its campuses after 1:30 p.m., advising students to wait for more information about alternative plans from their instructors.

“It is anticipated that the university will resume normal operations on Tuesday,” GMU said. “Employees are expected to continue their work responsibilities remotely, regardless of scheduled telework days or agreements.”

In addition, Fairfax County is granting all local government employees unscheduled leave starting at 1 p.m. The county’s circuit, general district and juvenile courts and the main courthouse will close early at 1 p.m., and all community centers, recreation centers and libraries will close at 5 p.m.

Early voting at the Mount Vernon and North County governmental centers on Virginia’s redistricting referendum will be cut off at 4:30 p.m. instead of the usual 7 p.m. closing time. The Fairfax County Government Center site closes at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays anyway.

Travelers flying into or out of Dulles International and Reagan National airports could face flight cancellations or delays.

Due to potentially hazardous weather, satellite early voting locations at Mt. Vernon and North County governmental centers will close at 4:30 p.m. today instead of 7 p.m. The Government Center location will close at 4:30 p.m. as scheduled.

Info: https://t.co/dJRYCD6ER9 pic.twitter.com/Dl1itfs36D

— Fairfax County Votes (@fairfaxvotes) March 16, 2026

With the forecast for severe weather this afternoon in the D.C. area, some flights could be delayed or canceled. Please confirm the status of your flight with your airline before coming to the airport. pic.twitter.com/hJ4UgpD1Qy

— Dulles Airport (IAD) (@Dulles_Airport) March 16, 2026

The full Areal Flood Warning is below.

…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central Maryland, including the following county, Montgomery and northern Virginia, including the following county, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church and Fairfax.

* WHEN…Until 630 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 333 PM EDT, emergency management reported that increased runoff combined with 1 to 2 inches of rain has led to multiple reports of small stream flooding of roads along with storm drain flooding along the I-495 south of the American Legion bridge. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

– Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Centreville… Rockville… Bethesda… Reston… Annandale… Fairfax… Vienna… Falls Church… Mantua… Pimmit Hills… Mclean… American Legion Bridge… Potomac… North Bethesda… Burke… Oakton… North Potomac… Chantilly… Tysons Corner… Wolf Trap… – Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Jacqueline Mars, the owner of candy maker Mars Inc., once again is among the world’s richest billionaires who live in Virginia, according to a new list released by Forbes on Tuesday.

Elon Musk, whose fortune has soared to an unprecedented $839 billion, remains at the top of the hierarchy of The Richest People in the World. Both wealth and membership in the exclusive club hit all-time highs in 2026, underscoring the intensifying concentration of global economic power among the ultra‑rich, Forbes said.

Mars, the richest Virginia billionaire on the list, owns an estimated one-third of Mars, the candy, food and pet care firm founded by her grandfather. She worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016.

Mars is worth approximately $49.1 billion, according to Forbes. She is also the 38th richest person in the world.

A few other Virginians on the list are:

U.S. billionaires dominate the ranking, with 989 people on the list, followed by China (including Hong Kong) with 610, and India in third place with 229 billionaires. Overall, billionaires from 80 countries and territories made the list. Self‑made entrepreneurs account for about 67 percent of the roster, though a large share of wealth is still inherited.

Behind Musk, whose fortune was fueled by gains in Tesla, SpaceX and associated tech ventures, are other U.S. tech magnates: Google co‑founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin occupy the second and third spots with estimated net worths of $257 billion and $237 billion, respectively, followed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ($224 billion) and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg ($222 billion).

A prominent theme in this year’s list is the explosive rise of wealth tied to artificial intelligence. At least 86 members of the so‑called “centibillionaire club” (those worth $100 billion or more) owe their fortunes in significant part to AI enterprises. Forty‑two of these individuals became billionaires for the first time in 2026, reflecting how rapid innovation and investment in AI are reshaping wealth creation globally.

The new cohort of billionaires includes a record 35 under-30 billionaires, including newcomers Surya Midha, Brendan Foody, and Adarsh Hiremath, the trio behind AI recruiting startup Mercor, based in San Francisco. The youngest self-made billionaires ever to make the list, they are each 22 years old, and worth $2.2 billion — or, as Forbes put it, “$100 million for every year they’ve been alive.”

Women remain underrepresented on the billionaire list, accounting for only 14 percent of all billionaires — a slight increase from the previous year. Among them, Alice Walton remains the richest woman in the world, with an estimated net worth of $134 billion.

Pi Day runs circles around other math-related celebrations. A nationally recognized day ever since the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2009 making it so, March 14 celebrates the mathematical constant π, a never-ending number that starts with 3.14. In math, pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi Day is also a great excuse to eat pie in both pizza and dessert form. Find specials both sweet and savory, whole and by the slice, at these local bakeries and restaurants.

On Pi Day, whole pies will be $31.40, compared to the usual price of $38-$40, and icebox pie slices will be $3.14 each. All the usual icebox flavors—PB Nutella, Key Lime, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Coconut Cream—will be available, plus two limited-edition options: Bailey’s Irish Cream and vegan Chocolate Silk. Follow the bakery on social media for deets about a special Pi Day raffle, too. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington (Clarendon), and 100 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church

This gluten-free bakery is offering a π-topped chicken pot pie or apple pie, depending on whether your cravings lean savory or sweet—or, heck, both. We’re not judging. They each cost $48. 410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church

On Pi Day, this artsy restaurant in Shirlington is offering what amounts to a BOGO deal. Order one brick-oven pizza at the regular price ($10.50-$13) and get a second for $3.14. Pizzas include Street Corn with mozzarella, charred corn, tajin, cotija, lime and cilantro; and the Dan Dan, with bulgogi sausage, mozzarella, spinach, peanuts, celery, scallions and tahini. 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)

Can’t decide on just one flavor? This women-owned bakery that churns out 1,000 pies a week is offering a $14 Pi Day sampler box, available for pickup only on March 14, packed with three mini pies, plus a surprise treat. Choose among three different combos containing flavors such as the shop’s award-winning Brown Butter Coconut, Butterscotch and Mile High Chocolate. Three lucky customers will also find a Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket worth $20 to put toward future pie shop visits. 2166 N. Glebe Road, Arlington

Fans of Liberty’s 10-inch wood-fired pizzas will be delighted to find them for a mere $10 on March 14. Try bestsellers such as The Dude (spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil), Chicken Parm Pie, and the Vermont (Cabot white cheddar, smoked prosciutto, caramelized onion, apple and sage). 3195 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)

The local pizza chain founded by Arlington native Fouad Qreitem is charging just $3.14 for a large cheese pie on Pi Day with any order totaling at least $20. See the website to find out which of its 40 locations is closest to you.

Chef David Guas, a James Beard Foundation Awards finalist for his cookbook, DamnGoodSweet, is highlighting the flavors of his hometown New Orleans with special selection of 5-inch personal pies for Pi Day. Make the day a little sweeter with a Salted Pecan Pie ($12) featuring Georgia pecans, Coconut Cream Pie ($10), Cinnamon-Apple Crunch ($12) or Lemon Icebox ($10). You don’t even have to share. 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington (Courthouse)

Get slices of New York-style cheese and pepperoni pizza for $3.14 when you enter the code PIDAY2026 at checkout for takeout orders. 710 12th St., S., Arlington (Westpost), and 1735 N. Lynn St., Arlington (Rosslyn)

Another takeout special from Matchbox, a sister restaurant of Wiseguy: Buy one regular-price pizza and get another for half off with PIEDAY at checkout. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington (Westpost); 2911 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District); and 1340 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Owner Sol Schott will be selling slices of his scratch-made pies for a tantalizing $3.14 apiece in flavors including Sour Cherry, Blueberry with Lemon Curd, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chess and Blackberry Lime. 2406 Columbia Pike, Arlington

To celebrate Pi Day, this Italian eatery is offering the Half-Smoke, a limited-time pizza available only at Northern Virginia locations March 14-April 10. It features a half-smoked sausage, yellow cheddar and spicy tomato sauce. 1651 Boro Place, McLean (Tysons)

There’s a reason Wolfgang and Carla Büchler’s Bavarian bakery has been in business for 50 years. Get a taste of that magic on Pi Day in the form of apple, rhubarb, pecan and other flavors available for walk-ins. If you want banana cream, coconut cream, Boston cream or chocolate mousse—the bakery’s most popular pie—you’ll need to preorder them. Prices range from $18.95-$29.95. 2150 N. Culpeper St., Arlington

The pizza may be oblong, but the brand still celebrates Pi Day. Buy one at regular price and get one for $3.14. Plus, the $pass will return for one day only. It’s a limited-quantity membership that gives pizza lovers access to heavily discounted deals. To get it, download the app or text JOIN to 64671. 3924 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)

USA Cabinet Store has formally expanded its regional remodeling services model to Falls Church, Virginia, assigning dedicated kitchen and bath designers to serve homeowners in one of Northern Virginia’s highest-value housing markets. The expansion follows the successful implementation of this localized approach at the company’s Fairfax showroom earlier this year.

The new service model provides Falls Church residents with a single point of contact for kitchen remodel services and bathroom renovations, streamlining the process from initial consultation through final installation. This operational change addresses the increasing complexity of renovation projects in an area where typical home values reach $750,000 and city-core properties exceed $1 million.

The expansion comes as national data from Angi indicates that 71 percent of homeowners postponed at least one remodeling project in 2025 due to cost pressures and uncertainty. In Northern Virginia, where full kitchen remodels often average around $75,000, the need for transparent pricing and comprehensive project management has become a decisive factor for homeowners weighing renovation investments.

“With Falls Church home values continuing to appreciate and homeowners investing significantly in their properties, we recognized the need for a more personalized approach,” said Emin Halac, CEO of USA Cabinet Store LLC. “Our regional designer model simplifies what can be an overwhelming process, providing kitchen remodeling estimates and consistent communication throughout the entire project.”

The dedicated regional designer assigned to Falls Church handles design planning, product selections, permitting coordination, and installation oversight. This single-contact approach eliminates the confusion that often arises when homeowners manage communication across multiple vendors and contractors throughout a renovation.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, remodeling activity in high-cost metro areas has increasingly shifted toward full-service providers that consolidate project management under one firm. That trend is evident in Falls Church, where homes typically go pending within two weeks, annual appreciation in core neighborhoods reaches 4–5 percent, and the median sold price remained above $700,000 through the end of 2025. In this market, homeowners are focused on renovations that protect and enhance long-term property value.

Each project incorporates functional layouts designed around how families actually use their kitchens and bathrooms, while maintaining the aesthetic standards expected in Northern Virginia’s most competitive neighborhoods. Services range from custom cabinet installations to complete space redesigns.

Since 2011, the company has grown to 14 showroom locations across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, New Jersey, Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee. With more than 1,000 documented satisfied customers in recent trust index reports, the firm has built its reputation on combining quality construction with personalized design.

The Falls Church expansion represents the latest development in USA Cabinet Store’s strategy to provide localized expertise in markets where remodeling costs significantly exceed national averages. By assigning dedicated professionals to specific communities, the company aims to make the renovation process more accessible and manageable for homeowners navigating complex, high-value projects. The company specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovation projects.

For more information about USA Cabinet Store , contact the company here:

USA Cabinet Store FairfaxEmin Halac(703)-436-6444fairfax@usacabinetstore.com2832 Dorr Ave Suite E, Fairfax, VA 22031

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