The heat continues in Alexandria.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday (June 24) issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday (June 25).
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With heat index values reaching 111 degrees today, an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect in Alexandria until 9 p.m. tonight (June 25).
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.
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.
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 Flash Flood Warning is in effect in Alexandria and the surrounding area until midnight.
The National Weather Service anticipates a burst of between one-and-three inches of rainfall an hour.
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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 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for Alexandria and surrounding communities for Thursday (June 12).
The current weather forecast from the National Weather Service calls for Thursday to be sunny, with a high near 94 degrees.
The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is encouraging the public to be aware of air quality alerts and find ways to cut down on air pollution as part of Air Quality Action Days.
The program, which runs through September, is designed to raise awareness of the health and environmental dangers associated with ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter, commonly referred to as smog.
Get ready for a possibly stormy weekend, Alexandria. The National Weather Service says storms are heading our way, starting Friday evening.
Despite a sunny start with highs near 86°F, there’s a 30% chance of rain after 5 p.m. Friday. As night falls, the odds of showers and thunderstorms increase, with a slight chance of rain returning after 2 a.m. Saturday. Expect overnight lows around 67°F.