Alexandria weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Alexandria, VA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Alexandria as part of Alexandria city.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Alexandria
109 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Alexandria since 1950, killing 7 people and injuring 247. The most recent was on June 5, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Alexandria
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2002 | F4 | Charles County | 38 mi | 650 yd | 3 | 122 |
| September 24, 2001 | F3 | Prince George's County | 17.5 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 55 |
| September 5, 1979 | F3 | Fairfax County | 17.9 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 6 |
| January 26, 1978 | F3 | Prince William County | 0.7 mi | 250 yd | 1 | 10 |
| April 1, 1973 | F3 | Fairfax County | 9.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 37 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Montgomery County | 15.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 |
| July 5, 2022 | EF1 | Prince George's County | 0.8 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Montgomery County | 0.2 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | EF0 | Fairfax County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Alexandria city
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 262 | October 25, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 144 | August 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 87 | March 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 56 | February 22, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 55 | July 18, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 42 | March 5, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 29 | April 9, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 17 | September 24, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 16 | April 21, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 15 | July 4, 2026 |
About Alexandria
- Population: 159,102 (2024 estimate)
- County: Alexandria city
- State: Virginia