Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 9:14 PM EST on March 11, 2010


... Flood Watch remains in effect from 6 am EST Friday through
Saturday evening...

The Flood Watch continues for

* the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas... north-central
and western Maryland... lower southern Maryland... eastern West
Virginia... and northern and central Virginia

* from 6 am EST Friday through Saturday evening

* rain will continue through Saturday. The rain will be heavy at
times Friday night and Saturday... increasing the flood threat
for urban areas... small streams... and rivers across the area.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

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.





Forecast as of 12:10 am EST on March 12, 2010

Now
Flood Watch in effect from 6 am EST Friday through Saturday evening... Rain will become heavier during the overnight hours across the Washington metropolitan area as well as the eastern West Virginia Panhandle...north- central Maryland...and lower southern Maryland. Rainfall amounts through 2 am will average one quarter of an inch.
Forecast as of 9:00 PM EST on March 11, 2010

Flood Watch in effect from 6 am EST Friday through Saturday evening...
Rest of Tonight
Rain likely late this evening...then rain. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday
Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Friday Night
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times. Lows around 50. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Updated: 12:52 AM EST on March 12, 2010
Observed at Washington, District of Columbia
Temperature 54°F
Humidity 86%
Dew Point 50°F
Wind North at 0 mph
Pressure 29.95 in (Steady)
Conditions Rain
Visibility 4.0 miles
Clouds Overcast (OVC) : 600 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 65°F
Yesterday's Minimum 46°F
Normal high 54°F
Normal low 36°F
Record high 89°F (1990)
Record low 11°F (1900)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 9
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise06:24 AM (EST)
Sunset06:12 PM (EST)
Moon Rise04:39 AM (EST)
Moon Set03:26 PM (EST)
Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
Waning Crescent

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