A line of “training” thunderstorms could lead to an extended period of heavy rain and flooding in Arlington and surrounding areas.
The National Weather Service just issued a Flood Warning for the area, in effect until 3 a.m.
From NWS:
848 PM EDT Wed Jun 22 2022
…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of DC, central Maryland and northern Virginia, including the following counties: in DC, District of Columbia. In central Maryland, Montgomery and Prince Georges. In northern Virginia, Arlington, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church and Fairfax.
* WHEN…Until 300 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include… Arlington… Alexandria… Bethesda… Annandale… College Park… Langley Park… Falls Church… Huntington… National Harbor… Rosslyn… Howard University… Fort Totten… Gallaudet University… Crystal City… Nationals Park… Reagan National Airport… RFK Stadium… Potomac… North Bethesda… Fairland…
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
D.C., Arlington, Alexandria – we are many hours away from the end of the rain.
Probably until at least midnight. A whopping 140 miles more of downpours to go through.
This could bring flooding issues. 2 to 3 inches of rain possible, w/locally more not improbable. @FOX5DC pic.twitter.com/89kJvj6SS8
— Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) June 23, 2022
9:10p: When we say storms are “training,” this is what we mean… pic.twitter.com/nVFVweUSpi
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) June 23, 2022
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