Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 27 at 4:14PM EDT until June 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
A cold front has stalled over the DC metro. Increasing humidity is
expected to lead to showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain
through this evening.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Washington DC, portions of central Maryland, including the
following areas, Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Montgomery
and Prince Georges, and northern Virginia, including the following
areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria and Fairfax.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous showers producing heavy rain are
anticipated through this evening. Localized rainfall amounts
of 1 to 3 inches are possible in 1 to 2 hours, and may lead
to rapid rises of water on streams and in poor drainage
areas.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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