FLASH FLOOD WATCH til 7pm for metro DC/northern Piedmont. Rainfall rates of 1-3" possible; multiple storms may track over same area. pic.twitter.com/c2NAsZaK6T
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 6, 2017
Arlington County is under a flash flood watch until 7 p.m. tonight, with the rest of the D.C. metropolitan area.
The National Weather Service said between one and three inches of rain are possible, with multiple rounds of rainfall throughout the day. More showers are expected this afternoon, and thunderstorms may also hit the region.
NWS advises that those living near rivers, streams and creeks should watch water levels during heavy rain.
The rain is coming down & rush hour is not over yet. Reports of downed trees & ponding. Lights on, go slow, expect debris in road. Be safe.
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) July 6, 2017
Update at 5:55 p.m. — The Flash Flood Watch was extended until 2 a.m.
Flash Flood Watch (in green) EXPANDED/extended until 2 AM tonight. pic.twitter.com/H3uHQgQ1zj
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 6, 2017