
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch for Alexandria that will be in effect until 8 p.m.
NWS says to expect isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, and that flooding is possible.
Isolated severe thunderstorms are also expected Thursday afternoon and evening, according to NWS.
“Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into this evening,” NWS reported. “Where multiple thunderstorms occur, rainfall totals on the order of one to three inches are possible in a short period of time.”
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch includes D.C., Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties as well as Falls Church, Manassas Park, Manassas and the City of Fairfax.
The weather will turn hot on Thursday and Friday, with the heat index expected to reach between 105 to 110 degrees.
As the clouds this morning continue to erode, the focus will turn to the potential for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon/evening. Some storms could be severe and produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated flooding.
Have multiple methods to receive warnings! pic.twitter.com/C4J5azIQRH
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 25, 2023
Thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon. Any stronger thunderstorms may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated instances of flooding. Heat and humidity will build into the area through the remainder of the week. pic.twitter.com/mAjLOUbLqq
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 25, 2023
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