Weather warning: flood guard for Alexandria, surrounding areas exhibited

According to the National Weather Service, Alexandria and nearby areas are under a tidal guard from Tuesday morning until late on Tuesday evening. The alarm willingness, which was issued on Monday afternoon, covers parts of Western Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Heavy rain could lead to floods in streams, streams and deep areas. Some roads can become impassable with increasing water level.

“Flooding can take place due to excessive drainage of locations at risk of flooding,” says the National Weather Service.

A long section with moderate to heavy rain, in which some thunderstorms are mixed, is expected to begin late Monday evening and continue until Tuesday evening. In most areas, 2 to 4 inch rain will probably take place, with higher quantities possible near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Alleghenies.

The residents should keep an eye on the weather updates and be ready for possible flood warnings. If you live in an area that often floods, you have a plan in the case.

The National Weather Service recommends checking www.weather.gov/safety/flood to get tips for flood safety and preparation.

The flood guard includes Alexandria, Arlington if Church, Fairfax and parts of Prince William County.

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
125 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

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Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern
Garrett-Frederick VA-Clarke-Orange-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-Northern
Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince
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125 PM EDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
  areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett and Extreme
  Western Allegany, Virginia, including the following areas,
  Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince
  William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Clarke, Culpeper, Eastern Loudoun,
  Fairfax, Frederick VA, Northern Fauquier, Northwest Prince
  William, Orange, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Stafford and
  Western Loudoun, and West Virginia, including the following areas,
  Berkeley, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, Jefferson, Morgan and
  Western Mineral.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - While showers will spread into the area today, a prolonged
    period of moderate to heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms
    is expected late tonight into Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts
    of 2 to 4 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts
    possible along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains
    and Alleghenies. This rainfall may lead to scattered
    instances of flooding.
  - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
    and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.