.FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON…
A Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of southeast Maryland and Virginia, including the following areas, in southeast Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset and Wicomico. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton.
Through this afternoon, showers are expected from now through this afternoon as a slow moving cold front crosses the area. In addition to the rain that fell overnight, 1 to 2 inches of additional rain with locally higher amounts are possible through this afternoon. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches with localized higher amounts. The runoff from this much rainfall will likely result in localized flash flooding.
Potential impacts include rapid rises of water, flooded roads, and flooding of structures in low lying areas near streams.
.