UPDATE (6:35 p.m.): NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 tonight.
A severe thunderstorm is heading toward Fairfax. National Weather Service warns residents to take cover.
NWS spotted an 11-mile line of thunderstorms capable of producing quarter-sized hail and winds over 60 mph west of Stafford. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m.
Move indoors and stay away from windows to escape hail, damaging gusts and cloud to ground lightning.
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