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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect
National Weather Service: Stay indoors away from windows.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Fairfax County. A tornado warning that was issued expired at 4 p.m.
The severe thunderstorm warning continues until 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service:
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Severe thunderstorms were detected along a line extending from … northwest of Poolesville to South Riding … and were moving east at 50 mph. This line of storms is capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph.
This is a dangerous line of storms. If you are in its path … move indoors to a sturdy building and stay away from windows.
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Additional resources:
Virginia Weather Map: Watch Thursday's Live Radar
Power Outage and Food Safety Tips
Northern Virginia Storm Safety: Social Media Accounts to Follow or Fan
Follow @fairfaxcounty on Twitter and use #ffxstorm to share what you’re seeing in your neighborhood.
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