The heatwave continues, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and flood watch for Alexandria.
Heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected in the region, and the advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. The NWS has also issued a Flood Watch, which will be in effect from 3 p.m. into the evening.
“Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” NWS advised. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and strangers.”
Alexandria has responded to the heat wave by opening cooling centers. The hot weather has resulted in postponed public meetings, a community cookout, and more.
The NWS also warned that numerous thunderstorms this afternoon could result in flash flooding in areas with poor drainage and in urban areas.
Numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and continue through late this evening ahead of an advancing backdoor front moving in from the northeast, as well as along terrain features to the west. As these boundaries collide, slow-moving/training thunderstorms are possible. Particularly concerned about this occurring over the I-95 corridor. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 (inches) are possible, with isolated amounts up to 4 inches possible. This could occur over a short period of time, potentially resulting in flash flooding.
