A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Fairfax County.
The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday). It will last until 9 p.m.
Forecasters say stray thunderstorms and showers are possible for the Tysons area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch (in pink) is in effect until 9 PM for most of our forecast area for the potential for damaging thunderstorm. Primary threats will be damaging winds and large hail. pic.twitter.com/PoSu9vIjcT
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) August 20, 2019
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