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 UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * 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, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Chesapeake, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Northampton, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Richmond, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William, Western King and Queen, Western Louisa, Westmoreland and York. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong low pressure system impacts the area from today into early tonight with widespread moderate to heavy rain expected. The heaviest rainfall is expected this evening in the hours prior to a cold front passage. Areal average rainfall will be around 1.5 to 2 inches in the watch area, with localized amounts up to 3 inches possible. The heavy rainfall combined with wet antecedent conditions may result in a few instances of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood