Expect the Heat Index temperature reaching 106 degrees and excessive rainfall today in Alexandria.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 to 7 p.m., and a Flood Watch for Alexandria and the surrounding area from 2 p.m. to midnight.
NWS is advising people to stay in an air-conditioned room, drink fluids and check up on the wellbeing of friends and relatives.
“To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments,” NWS said. “Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.”
As previously reported, Alexandria has opened multiple cooling centers throughout the city. Alexandria Recreation provides residents with air-conditioned spaces during the most dangerous hours. All Alexandria Libraries are also open as cooling centers during normal operating hours.
Additionally, the NWS stated that excessive runoff from numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the region this afternoon and evening.
“Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour are possible, which may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding where the heavy rain persists the longest,” NWS said. “You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.”
