JUST IN: Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for ...
Published August 29, 2024 at 4:25PM
Alexandria is currently under an Areal Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The Areal Flood Watch is in effect until midnight tonight and warns of possible flash flooding in areas near rivers or other low-lying locations.
Storms tonight may pack hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue tonight until around 2 a.m., at which point it could taper off. There is also a chance for thunderstorms to continue tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.
