Forecasters say Arlington could break its rainless streak next week, depending on what happens with Tropical Depression 16, which is expected to turn into Tropical Storm Nate.
The storm has the potential to intensify rapidly and could strike the Gulf Coast as a strong tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane this weekend. The storm is expected to make its way north just as a cold front is pushing into the East Coast.
Looks like Nate (to be has) solid chance to give DC area, much of East Coast meaningful rain early next week. https://t.co/hB240zSUWD pic.twitter.com/yeEyDMIBso
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) October 4, 2017
The rain could arrive in Arlington by late Sunday night, but timing depends on how quickly the front moves through and its clash with the depression. That also would affect how much rain falls, but the Capital Weather Gang predicts it could be several inches.
The National Hurricane Center predicts that this storm will bring “torrential rain” to Central America, but cautions that it’s too early to determine any further impacts this early.
Here are the Key Messages for Advisory 1 on Tropical Depression Sixteen. https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/0O25OW7LrW
— NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) October 4, 2017