June 20th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of Maryland, northwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Extreme Western Allegany, and Washington. In northwest Virginia, Clarke and Frederick VA. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, Jefferson, Morgan, and Western Mineral. * Until 10 PM EDT this evening * Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely through this evening. Rainfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches are expected with localized amounts around 2 to 4 inches possible. Heavy amounts of rain in short periods of time may cause creeks and streams to rapidly rise out of their banks along with the potential of flash flooding in urban areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.