Weather is predicted to be slightly better today, although the National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for elevated fire weather conditions across the entire region through this evening, according to Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky.

SEVERE Weather Awareness Week will be conducted by the National Weather Service March 4-10, with a different type of weather emergency highlighted each day: for example, tornadoes, flooding, severe thunderstorms,

Since 1995, Dr. Jack Kooyoomjian of Lake Ridge, VA, has served on the Prince William Service Authority Board of Directors. He is being recognized for his significant role in elevating the Service Authority as a national leader in ensuring water system reliability, water reclamation and environmental stewardship.

PWC road officials (PWC DOT) want to hear about transportation experiences and opinions from residents who live, work and play in Yorkshire at a town meeting tomorrow, Feb. 15, at Yorkshire Elementary School. If you want to comment,. find out how to access an online survey at the open house.

No outside burning before 4 p.m. More than 60 percent of the Commonwealth’s annual average of 700 wildfires occur in the spring. Rising temperatures, dry and windy weather, and abundant fuels such as frost-killed vegetation and dead leaves, increase the potential for wildfires and make them harder to extinguish.

Prince William Planning Commission Valentine's Day public hearings on land use matters will be book-ended by a pre-hearing work session on Zoning Text Amendments and ZTA DAP2023-00006, Industrial Parking and a post-hearing work session on (1) Virginia's Freedom of Information Act and (2) Proffer legislation.

More nurseries wanted to participate in growing native Virginia trees discount program. “Last year’s successful pilot resulted in getting more than 1,500 trees in the ground that will provide shade, reduce temperatures and offer more ecosystem benefits, especially for essential pollinators,” VDOF said.

Governor Glenn Youngkin and the First Lady have presented the fifth Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV), a nonprofit is dedicated to preserving land, providing public access and outdoor recreation opportunities to state residents, and ensuring a future for outdoor enthusiasts.