Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly after 2pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 95 degrees. Heat index values may reach up to 105, accompanied by a south wind at 9 to 16 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation.
For Wednesday night, expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with increased likelihood between 11pm and 2am, and a slight chance after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 77 degrees. South wind at 8 to 14 mph will shift west after midnight, with potential gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria is still under an Excessive Heat Warning today, with the heat index expected to reach 105.
The heat index reached 111 degrees yesterday, the latest very warm day in what’s been a record-setting summer.
Another day of high heat & humidity. Highs today east of the Alleghenies will push into the mid 90s with heat index values ranging between 100-110 degrees. Strong to severe t-storms develop along a slow moving cold front set to cross late tonight.Drier Thursday. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/agUusCkbRp
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 10, 2024
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