Jefferson, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, the following in Maryland,
Montgomery, Frederick MD, and Prince Georges, and the following in
northern Virginia, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers are likely with scattered thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening. Some thunderstorms will contain heavy
rainfall, with rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches in an hour or
two. Storms may also train over the same areas causing the
possibility of locally higher amounts around 3 to 5 inches.
Heavy rain in a short period of time may cause rapid rises in
creeks and streams as well as potential flash flooding in
urban areas.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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...PATCHY DENSE FOG THIS MORNING...

Traffic cameras across the north-central Maryland continue to
show areas of significant reductions in visibility. Although many
of the roads show good visibility, expect rapid reductions while
traveling especially in valley locations and areas near bodies of
water. Will monitor the need for any Dense Fog Advisories this
morning.

Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and obey
local speed limits.