Flood Watch

In force from

Oct 11, 5:00 AM EDT

Until

Oct 12, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued

Oct 10, 3:00 PM EDT

Updated

1 time, last Oct 10, 10:30 PM EDT

Office

Baltimore MD/Washington, DC

Number

18 of its kind from this office this year

Severity

Severe, Future, Possible

Where

VA

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected as the remnants of Isaias track across the region starting early Sunday morning. Storms should be highly efficient rainfall producers given the tropical nature of the air mass. In particular, the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge have the potential to see the most rainfall given the continued easterly upslope winds. A further eastward expansion of these watches may be needed.

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson and Orange. In northern Virginia, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier and Southern Fauquier. In northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Rappahannock.

When

From 5 AM EDT Sunday through late Sunday night.

Impacts

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

Additional details

- The remnants of Isaias will bring a tropical air mass much into the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight into Sunday. Storms should be highly efficient in this environment and capable of producing several inches of rain throughout the duration of the event. Storm total rainfall is expected to be around 2 to 3 inches, with pockets of 3 to 5 inches along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Every area Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge

Places under it Charlottesville, Culpeper, Front Royal, Stuarts Draft, New Baltimore, Madison Heights, Warrenton, Fishersville, Crozet, Hollymead, Lake of the Woods, University of Virginia, and 87 more

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