Flood Watch issued August 4 at 4:09PM EDT until August 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The District of Columbia, in Maryland for the following
areas, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles and Prince
Georges, and Virginia, including the following areas,
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, Southern Fauquier,
Spotsylvania and Stafford.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers are likely with isolated thunderstorms late tonight
into Wednesday morning as a warm front lifts through the
area. Rainfall will likely be heavy at times, with localized
rainfall amounts around 2-4 inches within an hour or two
possible. This may cause flash flooding in urban areas along
with the possibility for creeks and streams to rise quickly
out of their banks.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 11:00 - ke klo 18:00
