Absolute Scorcher In Reston Today, Code Orange Declared | Reston Morning Roundup

RESTON, VA — Good morning, today is Thursday, July 20.

Here's your current traffic and weather in Reston, as well as a roundup of stories you've missed.

Weather: Today is going to be absolutely brutal in Reston. At 7:25 a.m., it's already 75 degrees at Dulles Airport, and the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today, forecasting that temperatures will climb to 95 degrees with a heat index of up to 105 degrees. In addition, there's been yet another Code Orange air quality alert issued for today. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, with a chance of precipitation of 20 percent.

Current traffic conditions in Reston (last updated 7:45 a.m.): There's some construction on the Reston Parkway south of the toll road that is causing some significant backups. Traffic is also slow on the Fairfax County Parkway south of the toll road. Up on Baron Cameron Avenue, a car has been reported stopped in the roadway.

Reston stories on Patch:

Heat Index To Soar Past 100 This Week In Reston

RESTON, VA — It's been pretty hot so far this week, but you ain't seen nothin' yet: forecasters are calling for the heat index to blast past 100 over the next few days in the Reston area.

Trump May Shut Down A Boating Hotspot Near Reston When He Visits

STERLING, VA — If you're hoping to make the short trip north from Reston to the Potomac River this summer for some kayaking and fishing with the family, you'd better check President Trump's schedule before you leave. The Coast Guard is looking to shut down a stretch of the Potomac River when the president heads to his golf course in nearby Sterling to unwind, which he does quite often.

Reston stories from elsewhere:

• Crafthouse’s Changes About Quality over Quantity, Owner Says (RestonNow)
• Three Seats on Reston Community Center Board To Be Filled (RestonNow)
• Fairfax County community calendar, July 20-27, 2017 (Washington Post)

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