After an early morning storm, Arlington is expecting more heavy rain today.
The region is under a Flash Flood Watch starting at noon. Forecasters say slow-moving storms could dump several inches of rain, potentially causing flash flooding.
More from the National Weather Service:
Flash Flood Watch expanded westward for today and tonight. pic.twitter.com/8DUzrASBwL
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 12, 2020
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA WEDNESDAY AND THEN STALL OUT. NUMEROUS SLOW MOVING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL POSE A RISK OF FLASH FLOODING. THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE ONE TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN WITH ISOLATED AMOUNTS UP TO FOUR INCHES POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
Dangerous flash flooding is possible this afternoon & evening due to heavy rain & slow moving storms. Stay weather aware & have more than 1 way to receive our alerts. Remember, do not cross flooded roads! Visit https://t.co/t54l4ELo2o for the latest info. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx pic.twitter.com/3ykYKnA5Mm
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 12, 2020
