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Alexandria, Virginia
79°F · Heavy rain · WeatherSignal NOW 45 (HAZARDOUS)
Source updated: 10:14:13 PM · WeatherSignal checked: 10:14:13 PM
Active threat
- WARNINGalert level: WarningSpecial Marine Warning
Special Marine Warning issued October 16 at 5:45PM EDT until October 16 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires 10/16/2026, 11:45:00 PM · issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official warning textWhat to do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
- WATCHalert level: WatchSevere Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 5:09PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires 10/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM · issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official warning text
Get to safety
Official sources
Emergency numbers
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