Hot enough for ya?
With heat index values reaching 111 degrees today, an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect in Alexandria until 9 p.m. tonight (June 25).
Weather Alert
Alexandria and Arlington County are under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 p.m. on Friday (May 16). Low-lying areas along the shoreline are at risk of tidal flooding.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC warns that water levels could rise up to half a foot above ground. Tides are expected to be two to two and a half feet higher than usual.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for Alexandria and portions of Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; and Wester Virginia.
The wind advisory, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (April 15), expects west winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour and gusts of 45 to 50 miles per hour. The NWS warns that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Alexandria and nearby areas are under a fire weather watch, signaling conditions that could lead to quick-spreading fires.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington issued the watch Tuesday for Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.