Flash flood watch in effect this afternoon

STERLING, Va. – The following flash flood watch has been issued for Calvert and St. Mary’s:

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded
the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of southern Maryland,
including Calvert and St. Marys Counties.

* From 3 PM EDT this afternoon through 2 AM EDT tonight.

* Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this
afternoon and evening, with heavy rainfall rates likely. Given
saturated soil from this week`s excessive rainfall, any
additional heavy rain or repetitive thunderstorms may result in
rapid rises of water in streams and low lying areas.

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.

Targeted areas: