Enjoy the sunny weather while you can — a very wet start to the weekend is on tap.
The National Weather Service just issued a Flood Watch for Arlington County and other parts of the D.C. area. It’s in effect from late Friday, when the rain is expected to start, through Saturday afternoon.
Up to 2.5 inches of rain could fall, forecasters say. Windy conditions are expected after the rainstorm, which could lead to power outages.
More, below, from NWS.
210 PM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…The District of Columbia, portions of Maryland, including the following areas, Anne Arundel, Cecil, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore, and portions of northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, and Fairfax.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is most likely late Friday night through Saturday morning, with rain expected to depart Saturday afternoon. The bulk of this rain is expected to fall in a six period, and may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage areas, as well as on small streams.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.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.