Annandale, Virginia – Spring storms will fire up across Northern Virginia on Thursday, bringing the threat of lightning, strong winds, and downpours to Annandale and communities along the I-495 corridor. With storms likely to intensify after 5 p.m., drivers should avoid evening travel where possible and remain weather-aware during commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers could begin around 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by thunderstorms later in the day and into Thursday night. East winds will shift southward by afternoon, increasing to 10 mph, helping to fuel storm development across Fairfax County and surrounding areas.
Temperatures will climb to a humid 81°F Thursday, adding instability ahead of the storms. Thursday night brings continued rain chances through 2 a.m. Friday, with gusty winds and 40% precipitation odds. While not a washout, Friday’s daytime hours remain unsettled with a 40% chance of additional showers and a high of 86°F.
The weekend brings more rain. Showers are likely Friday night into Saturday, with the heaviest rainfall expected before 8 p.m. Saturday’s high will drop to 76°F, followed by another round of scattered showers Sunday.
5-Day Spring Outlook for Annandale:
- Thursday: 81°F, storms after 2 p.m., gusty winds
- Friday: 86°F, partly sunny with afternoon rain
- Saturday: 76°F, 80% chance of rain
- Sunday: 83°F, possible showers
- Monday: 71°F, isolated storms possible in the evening
