BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area.
The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13th.
Forecasters say thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rainfall within a short period of time.
Localized rainfall amounts of around 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely. Multiple rounds of storms are possible with total rainfall amounts of around 2 to 4 inches. This may cause creeks and small streams to rise out of their banks with flash flooding possible.
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.
Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
