Deal Island, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches and Somerset and
Virginia, including the following areas, Accomack, Chesapeake,
Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews,
Middlesex, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Northampton,
Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 2 to 4 inches of rainfall with localized higher amounts has
fallen across portions of the watch area over the past 24
hours. Additional showers and storms are possible this
afternoon and evening, which could produce an additional 2-3"
of rain and result in further instances of flash-flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

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