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.

A band of moderate to locally heavy rain will accompany a potent frontal system. This pushes across the affected area during the middle of this evening into Sunday morning... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene, Nelson, Orange and Spotsylvania. In northern Virginia, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier, Northwest Prince William, Southern Fauquier and Stafford. In northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Rappahannock. * WHEN...From 10 PM EST this evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of moderate to locally heavy rainfall coupled with increased upstream snow melt into the area watersheds. 6-hour rain totals could easily reach 1 inch in many spots. Expected storm totals range from 1.50 to 2.00 inches. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information