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Flash Flood Warning issued for Alexandria through 8:45 p.m.

By ALXnow.com
Flooding in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Alexandria and surrounding areas effective until 8:45 PM tonight, as Doppler radar shows thunderstorms capable of producing dangerous rainfall rates approaching the region.

The warning, issued at 5:44 PM, covers Alexandria along with Arlington County, northeastern Fairfax County, Falls Church, Washington D.C., and south central Montgomery County in Maryland. Weather officials warn that rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches within 20 minutes are anticipated, with total additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible across the warned area.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Alexandria as triple weather threat targets region

By Ryan Belmore
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for ALX. Radar valid at 154 pm EDT, Jul 8th 2025 (via National Weather Service)

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Alexandria and much of Northern Virginia until 9 p.m. Tuesday evening (July 8), as the region faces a dangerous combination of extreme heat, potential flash flooding, and damaging winds.

The watch covers 22 counties in Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William, along with portions of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Meteorologists warn that scattered severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds throughout the afternoon and evening hours.

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NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Alexandria

By James Cullum
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region in March 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alexandria and the surrounding area.

The watch is in effect from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., as a large storm with 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts has been reported in Centreville and is moving northeast.

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UPDATE: Alexandria under Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch with heavy rain expected this afternoon

By James Cullum
Flooding in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Be ready for some wet weather, because the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Alexandria and the surrounding area from 1 to 11 p.m.

At 1 p.m., the weather service also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that is in effect until 9 p.m. The NWS stated that flash flooding, caused by excessive rainfall, is possible.

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Heat Advisory and Flood Watch issued for Alexandria

By James Cullum
Flooding in Old Town on May 9, 2022, staff photo by James Cullum

The heatwave continues, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and flood watch for Alexandria.

Heat index values of up to 107 degrees are expected in the region, and the advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. The NWS has also issued a Flood Watch, which will be in effect from 3 p.m. into the evening.

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NWS issues Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. in Alexandria

By James Cullum
As seen around Old Town Alexandria and Waterfront Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The heat is on.

More excessive heat is expected in Alexandria on Wednesday (June 25), as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected throughout the region.

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Alexandria opens cooling centers as heat wave could bring 107-degree feel-like temperatures Sunday

By Ryan Belmore
Cooling off at Potomac Yard Park. (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria residents are being encouraged by city officials to prepare immediately for several days of extreme heat starting this Sunday (June 22), as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures that could feel as high as 107 degrees.

City officials have activated emergency cooling resources and issued comprehensive safety guidelines in response to the dangerous weather this weekend.

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Flood Watch issued for Alexandria through evening as heavy rains expected

By Ryan Belmore
Radar valid at 1139 am EDT, Jun 19th 2025 (via National Weather Service)

Alexandria and surrounding areas are under a Flood Watch from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, June 19), as the National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding due to anticipated heavy rainfall.

Residents should prepare for potential flooding and possible inundation in low-lying and urban areas, with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches possible.

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Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch in effect for Alexandria

By Ryan Belmore
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for ALX (via National Weather Service)

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).

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