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Virginia Weather Alert: 28-Mph Gusts in Annandale, VA Nov 7-11
Annandale, VA — Virginia residents could see autumn leaves whipping across roads and sidewalks as gusty northwest winds sweep through Fairfax County. The brisk conditions will ease Sunday, but another
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-07T10:12:05.312Z
Annandale, VA — Virginia residents could see autumn leaves whipping across roads and sidewalks as gusty northwest winds sweep through Fairfax County. The brisk conditions will ease Sunday, but another windy stretch arrives Monday before temperatures climb toward the upper 60s.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, northwest winds could gust to 28 mph Saturday, November 7.
The five day outlook also shows mostly dry conditions, chilly mornings and a gradual warming trend through Tuesday.
Fort Belvoir reported 55 degrees early Saturday, with northwest winds at 8 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph.
Saturday Winds Could Reach 28 MPH Mostly sunny skies should develop Saturday, with temperatures reaching approximately 59 degrees.
However, northwest winds of 11 to 20 mph could make outdoor conditions feel considerably brisker.
Residents driving along I 495, I 66 and Route 50 may encounter occasional crosswinds, particularly in exposed areas.
Loose leaves could also collect along curbs and intersections.
Secure lightweight decorations and outdoor furniture before stronger gusts develop.
Saturday evening brings mostly clear skies, with temperatures falling toward 43 degrees.
Northwest winds could continue gusting to 21 mph before gradually weakening.
Sunday Brings Sunshine Before Another Windy Monday Sunday offers a noticeable improvement.
Temperatures should reach 63 degrees under sunny skies, with west winds around 6 to 11 mph.
That creates favorable conditions for clearing leaves, preparing gardens and completing outdoor projects.
Monday delivers another breezy afternoon.
Highs should reach 63 degrees, while northwest winds increase to 10 to 18 mph.
Gusts could approach 25 mph, making Monday another day to monitor unsecured outdoor items.
Temperatures then drop toward 40 degrees Monday night.
Although chilly, those readings remain above freezing in the supplied Annandale forecast.
Tuesday Wednesday Warmup Before Rain Chances Return Tuesday brings sunshine and temperatures near 67 degrees.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, remains sunny, with highs around 66 degrees.
The dry stretch could end Thursday, when rain chances increase to 40%.
Thursday's high falls toward 59 degrees, followed by a low near 39.
Friday brings another 30% rain chance and cooler temperatures near 52 degrees.
No snow, tornado threat or flash freezing conditions are indicated in the supplied local outlook.
For now, wind remains the immediate concern, followed by another round of cooler November weather.