Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Tuesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 183 days left in the year.
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91 degrees. Heat index values as high as 102 degrees. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm tonight, mainly before 4 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71 degrees. West wind around six mph, becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Alexandria will celebrate the contributions of women innovators with a special fitness and history walk this Thursday, July 3, highlighting the remarkable story of Gladys West, the mathematician whose work made GPS technology possible. The free event, organized by the National Center for Women’s Innovations and Alexandria Celebrates Women in partnership with the Alexandria America 250 Committee, will begin at 7 a.m. outside the Braddock Road Metro Station…