Annandale, VA – Wind gusts up to 40 mph and scattered showers will sweep through Northern Virginia Tuesday, creating travel concerns and safety risks.
According to the National Weather Service, the system arrives Tuesday morning and intensifies throughout the day. Gusts will peak between 16 to 21 mph, with isolated bursts reaching 40 mph. Rain will mainly fall between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., making for a messy and potentially hazardous commute along I-95 and secondary routes in Fairfax County.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, drive with caution, and monitor alerts for localized flooding or downed limbs. Temperatures will hover near 66°F Tuesday before cooling to 44°F by nightfall. The wind will persist into Tuesday night, with sustained speeds of 13 to 16 mph and gusts as high as 26 mph, but skies will remain partly cloudy.
Wednesday brings calm and clear spring weather. Mostly sunny skies and a high near 58°F will offer a brief reprieve before warmer conditions return. Thursday remains sunny with a high of 63°F, while Friday warms significantly, nearing 72°F under partly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, Saturday could see another round of rain with a 30% chance of showers and highs in the low 80s. Sunday will cool down slightly, with partly sunny skies and a high near 69°F—typical for mid-April but worth watching as patterns shift.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
- Tuesday: Scattered showers, windy, high 66°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high 63°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 72°F
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high 82°F
