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Weather and Potomac River Watch Alert

Thunderstorms coming

The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted rain with thunderstorms tomorrow, Saturday, April 16, with rainfall accumulations of 1 to 1.5 inches possible in the Fairfax County area. In addition, tidal heights of 2 to 3 feet above normal are expected along the Potomac.  

Based on this prediction, Fairfax County residents could experience minor roadway flooding in the Huntington area and isolated localized roadway flooding in the Belle View/New Alexandria areas. At this time, no structural flooding in either Huntington or Belle View/New Alexandria is anticipated.   

Fairfax County public safety, emergency management and public works employees will monitor the storm throughout the day tomorrow and evening and will alert residents should any additional information become available or actions necessary.


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