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1 active alert for Alexandria city, Virginia right now: a Coastal Flood Advisory.

41 in the last 30 days 58 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Coastal Flood Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:57 AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 7 hr)

Area: Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria

* WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. *...

What it means: Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Alexandria city

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 21, 10:11 PM	8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 6:36 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement	Oct 16, 6:16 PM	Oct 16, 7:15 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 5:09 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 4:37 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 4:04 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 2:14 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Oct 16, 1:25 PM	Oct 16, 8:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 16, 9:24 AM	Oct 16, 2:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 13, 6:37 PM	Oct 14, 1:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 11, 8:31 PM	Oct 11, 11:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 11, 6:58 PM	Oct 11, 11:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 11, 6:05 PM	Oct 11, 11:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 11, 2:56 PM	Oct 11, 11:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement	Oct 5, 6:39 AM	Oct 5, 9:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement	Oct 5, 4:06 AM	Oct 5, 7:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Special Weather Statement	Oct 5, 2:17 AM	Oct 5, 7:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 29, 10:16 PM	Sep 30, 1:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 27, 2:24 PM	Sep 28, 11:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 27, 9:25 AM	Sep 28, 11:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 27, 3:11 AM	Sep 28, 11:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 26, 10:56 PM	Sep 28, 11:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 26, 2:50 PM	Sep 28, 11:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 25, 4:43 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 25, 2:38 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 25, 8:28 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 25, 2:59 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 24, 7:23 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Warning	Sep 24, 2:34 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Warning	Sep 24, 10:47 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Warning	Sep 24, 3:10 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 23, 10:41 PM	Sep 24, 2:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch	Sep 23, 10:41 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 23, 3:08 PM	Sep 24, 2:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch	Sep 23, 3:08 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 23, 8:42 AM	Sep 24, 2:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch	Sep 23, 8:42 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Advisory	Sep 23, 3:00 AM	Sep 24, 2:00 PM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch	Sep 23, 3:00 AM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Coastal Flood Watch	Sep 22, 10:10 PM	Sep 25, 10:00 AM	Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Pattern

What Alexandria city gets alerted for

Every alert that named Alexandria city in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Coastal Flood Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Special Weather Statement

Coastal Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

Coastal Flood Warning

Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

Coastal Flood Watch

Significant coastal flooding is possible. Prepare to protect property near the shore.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

Flash Flood Warning

Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.

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From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Alexandria city. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

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