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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers. Patchy fog between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 82 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 20%. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Showers are likely on Friday, with thunderstorms also possible after 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 68 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. East wind 6 to 14 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. There will be scattered showers tonight, mainly after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 52 degrees. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. tonight, then scattered showers between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 45 degrees. West wind 7 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Noteworthy: Long timeowner has buffed, polished, and prepped for next owner
Located on a large, level lot on a popular street in Seminary Valley, this pristine home provides these recent updates:
ALXnow will launch its new monthly interview series featuring exclusive one-on-one live virtual video conversations with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Friday, April 4.
The “Ask The Mayor” series will provide Alexandria residents with regular opportunities to hear directly from Mayor Gaskins on pressing city issues and to submit their questions for consideration.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, mainly between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69 degrees. Light south wind, becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 58 degrees. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A new luxury apartment complex for seniors is now open in Old Town, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday (March 27).
Alate Old Town, at 1112 First Street, welcomed community leaders and local officials to celebrate its grand opening. The property is designed for residents 62 and older.
Noteworthy: 1808 Federal style townhome with original heart pine floors
This exquisite 1808 Federal style townhome located in the heart of Old Town is ready to go!
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 41 degrees. South wind around five mph.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58 degrees. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 36 degrees. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Thursday will be sunny, with a high near 61 degrees. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
