There’s a chance our region could see heavy rain this afternoon into the evening and overnight hours.
A low-pressure system will develop over the Virginia Highlands today, ahead of a cold front that is tracking east from the Great Lakes, according to the National Weather Service forecast discussion page.
That will kick off showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening. There are flash flood watches issued for the mountains in western Virginia, but no immediate watches for our area right now.
Portions of western Maryland could see up to two inches of rainfall tonight and tomorrow, according to the weather service.
What to expect
Showers and possibly a few thunderstorms will develop after lunchtime today.
More showers, and possibly some thunderstorms, could develop as a larger area of rain moves in during the evening and overnight hours.
On Wednesday morning, showers and thunderstorms continue. By the afternoon, the cold front should have moved through the area leaving behind gusty winds.
On Wednesday night, there’s still a possibility of somes showers in the area.
Tropical Storm Joaquin
A newly named Tropical Storm Joaquin appeared in everyone’s newsfeeds on Monday night. The storm was packing 40 mph winds and is located west of the Bahama Islands, according to a 5 a.m. update from the National Hurrican Center.
The storm is expected to track north up the east coast. While forecasters say it’s too early to know what impact if any, the storm will have on our area, it’s worth watching.
