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EXPIRED12/17/2023 11:11:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
12/17/2023 11:11:00 AM until 12/18/2023 7:00:00 AM
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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset
and Wicomico and Virginia, including the following areas,
Accomack, Caroline, Charles City, Eastern Chesterfield (Including
Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico,
Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Gloucester, James
City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northampton,
Northumberland, Richmond, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex,
Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond),
Western King William, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland and
York.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EST this afternoon through late tonight.
* 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...
- A strong area of low pressure tracks north near the coast
today into early Monday bringing moderate to heavy rain into
the area from late this afternoon into tonight. Widespread
two to four inches of rain is expected. Localized amounts up
to five inches are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood