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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Western Fairfax, Manassas
Move indoors to a sturdy building and stay away from windows, according to the National Weather Service.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effected until 4:30 p.m. for Fairfax, Manassas, Manassas Park and portions of Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun counties, according to the National Weather Service.
From the NWS:
THIS STORM IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH. IN PARTICULAR...THE AREA BETWEEN HAYMARKET AND MANASSAS IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. TAKE COVER NOW! LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... HAYMARKET... GAINESVILLE... CATHARPIN... SUDLEY... BULL RUN... SOUTH RIDING... MANASSAS PARK... CENTREVILLE... CHANTILLY... DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT... THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN ITS PATH...MOVE INDOORS TO A STURDY BUILDING AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO...REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OR TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
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