(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Fairfax County is officially under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning this afternoon.
The National Weather Service issued the alert, which will last until 4:45 p.m. today (Monday).
Here’s more from NWS on the alert:
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.
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