September 16th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, in western Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Extreme Western Allegany. In eastern West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Western Grant, and Western Mineral. * From midnight EDT tonight through Monday evening * Moderate to locally heavy rain will overspread the area late tonight into Monday morning. The steadiest rain may move out of the area Monday afternoon, but additional showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely through Monday evening. More locally heavy rain is possible during this time. * Average rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts especially over east facing slopes of higher terrain. This rain may result in rapid rises of water on creeks and streams as well as 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.