Make sure to tie down those loose items outside your home, because things just got windy in Alexandria.
A Wind Advisory was just issued for Alexandria and the D.C. area. Winds between 20 and 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected through 7 p.m. today, forecasters say.
After several days of warmer temperatures, Alexandria is experiencing weather whiplash as snow falls today (Thursday).
Rain has turned to a mix of snow and rain in the early afternoon. The National Weather Service says the brief snowfall could become heavy at times.
Between 2 and 4 inches of snowfall are expected to fall over Alexandria tomorrow (Sunday), according to a new Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service this afternoon.
A mix of rain and snow are expected during the day Sunday, which could transition into full snowfall after 10 p.m., according to the latest NWS forecast. The new advisory tells D.C.-area residents to “plan on slippery road conditions.” It will be in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday, potentially affecting commutes.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph could reach Alexandria this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning in the region.
This weekend in the D.C. area is expected to be very windy and cold, with wind chills between 0 and 10 degrees below zero, according to NWS. The advisory warns of potential tree and power line damage as well as travel difficulties and hypothermia with exposure.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in Alexandria and the D.C. region this morning, advising of potential power outages and tree damage due to forecasted ice.
The warning, in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday, advises of heavy precipitation and as much as 14 inches in total sleet and snow accumulations across D.C., Northern Virginia and central, northeast and northern Maryland. It’s an elevation from NWS’ previous Winter Storm Watch in the area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for Alexandria and surrounding communities.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m., and the Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday (June 18).
A flood watch will be in effect for Alexandria and nearby areas from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Tuesday (June 17). The National Weather Service warns that heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, including Northern Virginia.
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with some storms bringing intense downpours. Alexandria could see 1 to 2 inches of rain in just an hour or two, and some areas might get up to 5 inches if storms linger.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Alexandria and surrounding communities from Friday evening through late tonight (June 13).
The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rain and possible flash flooding across parts of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
The National Weather Service is warning Alexandria and nearby areas about possible flash flooding and severe thunderstorms this weekend.
A Flood Watch is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday through late tonight, covering Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia, including Alexandria.
Alexandria officials are alerting residents to prepare for potential severe weather on Friday, May 30. The National Weather Service predicts a chance of thunderstorms and flash flooding in parts of Northern Virginia.
The forecast predicts widespread showers and thunderstorms that could bring strong winds, large hail, and flash flooding to the area.
Get ready for a beautiful Memorial Day weekend! The National Weather Service says we’re in for mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
Friday starts us off with some clouds mixed with sun and a high around 69°F. Expect west winds between 7 to 13 mph, possibly gusting up to 25 mph.
