Flood Watch for District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Charles +7 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- District of Columbia, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles, Prince Georges, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, Southern Fauquier and 2 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: The District of Columbia, in Maryland for the following areas, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles and Prince...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* 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
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Flood Watch issued August 4 at 4:09PM EDT until August 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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