Southern portions of Arlington County are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
A strong storm is approaching the area from the west, prompting the warning, which is in effect until 5:45 p.m.
More from the National Weather Service:
510 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning […]
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 510 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake Ridge, or near Dale City, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter 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.
* Locations impacted include…
Suitland-Silver Hill, The Mall, Ravensworth, Newington, Fort Washington, Groveton, Marlow Heights, Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Mason Neck, I395 and I495 Interchange, Arlington, Fort Belvoir, Hayfield, Burke, Tantallon, Lake Barcroft, US Capitol, Lake Ridge, and Clifton.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for the region through 10 p.m.
