Might want to stay inside: a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Alexandria and other nearby localities.
The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. but the National Weather Service said the storms are forecast to hit the I-95 corridor during evening rush hour and storms could persist overnight.
The National Weather Service said the storm could bring wind gusts and large hail, urging those in the affected areas to seek shelter if the watch gets escalated to a warning.
It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies. These storms are forecast to reach the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour. Thunderstorm chances persist into the early overnight hours. #MDwx #DCwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/8x1I13n4fp
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) June 26, 2023
