Information from the National Weather Service on October 29th:
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON…
The Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of DC, Maryland and northern Virginia, including the following areas: in DC, District of Columbia. In Maryland, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Prince Georges and Southern Baltimore. In northern Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park.
* From 10 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
* Rainfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches are most likely with isolated amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible.
* Heavy amounts of rain will cause creeks and streams to slowly rise, possibly out of their banks as well as the potential for flooding in urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Here is information from NWS Baltimore-Washington on Twitter:
While major coastal/tidal flooding will be the main story with this system, Flood Watches & Wind Advisories/Warnings have also been issued in other portions of the area. Check weather.gov/washington for the latest at your location! #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx
Scott E
