![]() Strong storms are also possible tonight (Monday), with the arrival of a cold front that will end our stretch of sweltering weather and temperatures in the 90s. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. * This amount of heavy rainfall will not only result in the potential for considerable flash flooding of creeks, small streams, and urban areas, but also the potential for river flooding on the main stem rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. ![]() * The remnants of Ida will interact with a stalled front, resulting in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday morning and continuing through Wednesday night. * From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * Flash Flood Watch for portions of DC, Maryland and Virginia… The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING… Damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado are the main threats.” “A few severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday into Wednesday night. “Heavy tropical rainfall could result in considerable flash flooding,” NWS wrote. Some 2-5 inches of rain could fall during that time.įorecasters are also warning of the potential for severe weather or even tornadoes spawned by Ida. Two days ahead of Ida’s arrival, the National Weather Service this morning issued a Flash Flood Watch, to take effect from 11 a.m. Now a tropical storm, Ida is on a northeasterly track that is expected to put its remnants squarely over the D.C. It knocked out power to more than a million homes and businesses, including the entire city of New Orleans interrupted 911 service and caused catastrophic flooding, prompting numerous water rescues. Ida has ravaged portions of Louisiana and Mississippi since making landfall as a Category 4 storm Sunday afternoon. (Updated at noon) The remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading our way, and forecasters are already warning of potential flooding. Expected track of the remnants of Hurricane Ida (via National Weather Service)
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