Virginia weather stayed damp and gray across Annandale late this morning as light rain drifted across Fairfax County and left roads slick along Interstate 495 and Route 50. Pockets of drizzle and low clouds continue hanging over the Washington suburbs while warmer, storm-loaded air slowly pushes northward into the Mid-Atlantic.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances increase again tonight and remain elevated through Wednesday as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms track across northern Virginia and the D.C. metro. Rain coverage could climb to 80% by Monday night and Tuesday, with heavier downpours possible during the afternoon and evening commute periods.
Drivers moving through Springfield, Alexandria and Arlington may encounter ponding water during heavier bursts of rain. Patchy fog could also reduce visibility early Monday morning, especially near lower elevations and wooded suburban roads. While widespread severe weather is not expected, isolated stronger storms may still produce gusty winds and small hail as humid air builds across the region.
The broader eastern U.S. remains locked in a wet and unsettled pattern through Memorial Day. Moisture streaming north from the Gulf continues feeding storm systems stretching from the Southeast into the Ohio Valley and Northeast. For the D.C. and Baltimore corridor, that means repeated showers with only brief dry breaks through midweek.
Temperatures gradually rebound despite the rain. Annandale climbs from the upper 60s and low 70s today toward the lower 80s by Wednesday before drier air finally returns later in the week. Residents should keep phones charged, monitor radar updates and allow extra travel time during heavier rain periods.
Five Day Forecast for Annandale, Virginia:
- Monday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 78°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely with thunderstorms possible, high near 78°F
- Wednesday: Showers likely and warmer, high near 82°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny and drier, high near 81°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 76°F
