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WASHINGTON - A coastal flood watch has been issued for part of the area. The National Weather Service issued the watch -- effective from Thursday morning until Friday morning -- for D.C.; Arlington, Falls Church and Alexandria in Virginia; and Harford, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert counties in Maryland. Minor coastal flooding is expected during high tide.
On Wednesday, water levels on the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal Potomac River were about 1 to 1.5 feet above predicted levels, and strong winds were expected to contribute to the high levels. If the risk of flooding becomes more imminent, a flood warning will be issued. Water levels are expected to return to normal on Friday.
The City of Alexandria is urging people to prepare for the possible flooding by cleaning out gutters, drains and downspouts. Those who live in areas subjected to flooding in the past should take extra precautions. For more information, residents can visit the city's Web site or call citizen assistance at 703-838-4800.
Wednesday morning fog in some areas around the nation's capital dissipated, but heavy rain showers are heading toward D.C. NBC4 Weather Plus meteorologist Tom Kierein said the rain would likely move in at about midnight, and by midafternoon on Thursday, the Washington region could be hit with strong, gusty winds, thunder and lightning and brief periods of heavy rain.
Since Sept. 1, almost 15 inches of rain has fallen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Kierein said the region could get another 1 to 3 inches on Thursday.
Also, with leaves blanketing a lot of streets in the area, Kierein said rains could cause them to clog storm drains, which in turn could cause some ponding of water.
The rain is expected to move out of the area by late Thursday evening, but Kierein said it will be followed by colder temperatures. He said snow could fall in the mountains west of the city.
Temperatures will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, but they're expected to be in the mid- to upper 40s by Friday morning and even colder in the mountains.
Over the weekend, temperatures at night are expected to fall in the 30s, Kierein said.
A coastal flood watch means that moderate coastal flooding is possible. Coastal residents in the watch area should protect their property and be on the lookout for flood warnings.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15735430/
WASHINGTON - A coastal flood watch has been issued for part of the area. The National Weather Service issued the watch -- effective from Thursday morning until Friday morning -- for D.C.; Arlington, Falls Church and Alexandria in Virginia; and Harford, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert counties in Maryland. Minor coastal flooding is expected during high tide.
On Wednesday, water levels on the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal Potomac River were about 1 to 1.5 feet above predicted levels, and strong winds were expected to contribute to the high levels. If the risk of flooding becomes more imminent, a flood warning will be issued. Water levels are expected to return to normal on Friday.
The City of Alexandria is urging people to prepare for the possible flooding by cleaning out gutters, drains and downspouts. Those who live in areas subjected to flooding in the past should take extra precautions. For more information, residents can visit the city's Web site or call citizen assistance at 703-838-4800.
Wednesday morning fog in some areas around the nation's capital dissipated, but heavy rain showers are heading toward D.C. NBC4 Weather Plus meteorologist Tom Kierein said the rain would likely move in at about midnight, and by midafternoon on Thursday, the Washington region could be hit with strong, gusty winds, thunder and lightning and brief periods of heavy rain.
Since Sept. 1, almost 15 inches of rain has fallen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Kierein said the region could get another 1 to 3 inches on Thursday.
Also, with leaves blanketing a lot of streets in the area, Kierein said rains could cause them to clog storm drains, which in turn could cause some ponding of water.
The rain is expected to move out of the area by late Thursday evening, but Kierein said it will be followed by colder temperatures. He said snow could fall in the mountains west of the city.
Temperatures will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, but they're expected to be in the mid- to upper 40s by Friday morning and even colder in the mountains.
Over the weekend, temperatures at night are expected to fall in the 30s, Kierein said.
A coastal flood watch means that moderate coastal flooding is possible. Coastal residents in the watch area should protect their property and be on the lookout for flood warnings.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15735430/
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