A solid 1 to 2 inch soaking for most but the risk of 4 inches or more for some. Highs in the low to mid-90s.Heavy rain is expected to arrive in our area by Friday evening. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated shower or storm. SUNDAY NIGHT: Decreasing showers and storms. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.We’re still down anywhere from 6 to 8 inches across the region,” he said. But not quite drought-busting, unfortunately. “This will likely put a very big dent in our drought. The National Weather Service reminds people “to stay weather aware and if you encounter high water on the road, ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown.'” We also appreciate the support from Governor Wes Moore who offered state resources had they been needed. We appreciate the cooperation of the EC community’s business and property owners as we monitored this potentially dangerous storm system. That order was removed later in the afternoon. In anticipation for more severe weather, the Howard County government in Maryland had ordered vehicles to be moved off Main Street in Ellicott City between Maryland Avenue and Ellicott Mills Drive. Remember to stay weather aware and if you encounter high water on the road, ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’. It could lead to accelerated rises of water in flood-prone locations such as rises of water on creeks, streams and urban and poor drainage areas.Ī Flood Watch has been issued across the DC & Baltimore metros for Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. “It will be localized to low-lying areas near creeks and streams.”Ī widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected across the watch area, with isolated totals in excess of 4 inches possible. “The main concerns will be high winds and some flash flooding,” Evans said. area around 6 p.m., according to 7News meteorologist Jordan Evans. The storms are expected to move out of the D.C. Wow! The whale’s mouth (under the shelf cloud) has arrived in Leesburg! Gusty winds imminent. “However, the most likely threat for the strongest storms with this line looks to be in northeastern Maryland.” “I do believe that given the atmosphere, we are not out of the woods for heavy downpours that could lead to flooding, along with damaging winds with any stronger storms that push through the area,” said Ricketts. for Frederick, northwest Howard and northwest Montgomery counties in Maryland, as well as for eastern and western Loudon, northern and southern Fauquier and northwest Prince William counties in northern Virginia.ħNews meteorologist Mark Peña said the “primary threats” as the storms move into the D.C. The Flash Flood Watch was canceled around 3:25 p.m. The weather service canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Frederick County, Maryland, and Loudon County, Culpeper County and the city of Manassas in Virginia around 3 p.m. As always, check with your airline before headed to the airport.Īccording to 7News meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts, the “heaviest rain is still concentrated well north and east of our region, with isolated spots of heavy rain dotting across our area.” due to severe thunderstorms impacting the Eastern Seaboard.

Reagan National and BWI Marshall had ordered a ground stop until at least 7 p.m. Travelers should expect continued delays at airports serving the D.C.

The watches had originally been expected to last until 8 p.m.Ī Flood Watch still remains in effect for Anne Arundel County in Maryland until 10 p.m.Īnne Arundel County, along with Baltimore County and Baltimore City in Maryland, is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 5:30 p.m. area, though residents can still expect some rain and potential travel delays.Īs of approximately 4:10 p.m., The National Weather Service has canceled both a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for the D.C. The threat of severe weather is no longer looming over the D.C. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.

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