The rain now passing through Fairfax County could lead to flash flooding this afternoon and evening (Thursday).
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the D.C. area that’s currently set to be in effect until 8 p.m.
Here is more from the alert:
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– A strong surface trough has settled over the I 95 corridor and has become the focus for the formation of strong thunderstorms. PWs greater than 1.7 inches combined with the potential for training storms capable of producing 2 to 3 inches per hour may lead to an increased threat for flash flooding over the more urban areas along the I-95 corridor. One to two inches of rain are likely within training storms with locally higher amounts around 4 inches are possible.
The region is also under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m.
(6/2, 3:15 pm) Flood watch until 8 p.m. 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. https://t.co/wOu4Q7J8hx pic.twitter.com/6d9aEhu66B
— Fairfax County Government 🇺🇸 🏳️🌈 (@fairfaxcounty) June 2, 2022
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