August 8th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Portions of Maryland, including the following areas, Central and Eastern Allegany, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and Washington, Virginia, including the following areas, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Clarke, Culpeper, Eastern Highland, Frederick VA, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren and Western Highland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Berkeley, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton.

Flood Watch is in effect from this evening through Friday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- The remnants of Debby will move northward through the area, leading to heavy rainfall tonight into Friday. A widespread 3 to 5 inches of rainfall is expected within the Watch area, with localized totals up to 8 inches.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.