The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northwestern Prince William County in Northern Virginia and Central Fauquier County until 3:30 p.m., Friday.
Locations to be affected include Haymarket, Gainesville, New Baltimore, Bealeton, Linton Hall (Bristow), Bull Run, Nokesville, Catlett and Warrenton.
According to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) the storm could produce damaging winds, large hail, “deadly” lightning and very heavy rain.
The National Weather Service out of Sterling advises that people “move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or business.”
Additionally, the agency is warning that roads tend to flood quickly “so do not drive into areas where water covers the road.”
In the Bristow area, flooding occurs quickly on Linton Hall Road near Broad Run. Residents are also advised to stay off trails and waterways.
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