7/16/2023 1:58:00 PM until 7/16/2023 4:30:00 PM

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and Virginia, including the following areas, in southeast Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset and Wicomico. In Virginia, Accomack, Charles City, Chesapeake, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Northampton, Northumberland, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Westmoreland and York. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected through early evening. A quick 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible in a few spots, which could result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood