As thunderstorms advance into the evening, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Alexandria and the rest of the D.C. region.
Capital Weather forecasters say multiple rounds of storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
Fall is months away, which means peak season for Alexandria’s beloved running events. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a casual 5K participant, Alexandria has a variety of races that showcase scenic routes, strong community spirit and charity causes.
Here are the nominees for “Best Race for Runners in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to race? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Food Truck in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Three weeks ago, we voted on the Best Pool in Alexandria. The results are now official:
1. Great Waves Waterpark
2. Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
3. Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada is having more of an impact Friday in Alexandria and the D.C. region.
Alexandria is under an Air Quality Alert Friday (July 17), Mayor Alyia Gaskins said in a social media update. According to AirNow air quality monitoring, the current air quality index in Alexandria exceeded 200, reaching the “very unhealthy” level.
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An Air Quality Alert and Heat Advisory have been issued for Alexandria as wildfire smoke combined with high temperatures could have an impact Thursday (July 16).
Alexandria and the region are under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, which means conditions may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, older adults, and people with asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases.
The heat wave is back in Alexandria this week.
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Alexandria from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The real-feel heat index could climb as high as 106 degrees.
From producing viral food creations to feeding the masses during outdoor festivals, food trucks serve Alexandria with a variety of cuisines on wheels.
Here are the nominees for “Best Food Truck in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to food truck? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Pool in Alexandria is now closed after two weeks of voting. Results will be shared next Friday.
Three weeks ago, we voted on the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Alexandria. The results are now official:
Alexandria is facing a flood watch today (Thursday) as storms with potential for downpours are in the forecast.
The National Weather Service issued the flood watch from 2-11 p.m. in Alexandria and other parts of the D.C. region. Forecasters say strong storms developing in the afternoon have the ability to create flash flooding.
The hottest weather of the year has arrived in Alexandria.
The National Weather Service upgraded the earlier watch to an Extreme Heat Warning for Alexandria and other parts of the D.C. region from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The real-feel heat index could reach 111 degrees Thursday and 112 Friday.
The hottest stretch of the year so far has arrived in Alexandria.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Under the Heat Advisory, the real-feel heat index values could reach 106 degrees. The heat index, a combination of high temperatures and humidity, could climb as high as 112 during the Extreme Heat Watch.
On hot summer days, there’s nothing better than cooling off at a local pool. Alexandria has a variety of options for families, from public pools to swim clubs and even a waterpark with a wave pool and slides.
Here are the nominees for “Best Pool in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to pool? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Ice Cream Shop in Alexandria. The results are now official:
