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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for McLean, Fairfax Until 9 P.M. Today
Strong storms are expected this afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for McLean and all of Fairfax County and Northern Virginia until 9 p.m. this evening.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. today. Thunderstorms have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfalls this afternoon and evening, NWS said.
Forecast Late Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West wind around 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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