Prepare for a wet beginning to the workweek.
A flood watch is in effect from this evening through Tuesday evening as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way to the region.
A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect until 4:30 p.m. today.
A potential for between three to six inches of rain is possible.
Here’s more from the National Weather Service:
* RAINFALL ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS IS EXPECTED TÂ START SPREADING NORTHWARD LATE MONDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE INTOÂ TUESDAY EVENING. WIDESPREAD RAINFALL TOTALS OF 3 TO 6 INCHESÂ Â ARE EXPECTED WITH LOCALIZED HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.Â
* THIS AMOUNT OF RAIN IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT FLASHÂ FLOODING OF SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAYÂ EVENING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION. SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED
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