Updated 9:50 a.m. — Aas a Flood Warning is in effect for the area until 3:30 p.m. today. NWS said that Vienna, Falls Church, Tysons and Merrifield may experience flooding.Â
Earlier: People can expect more thunderstorms and possibly heavy rain.
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for today (Thursday).
More from NWS:
Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall may develop today. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding.
Potential impacts include rapid rises of water, flooded roads and flooding of structures in low lying areas near streams. Landslides and washouts are also possible.
People are advised to not drive through water they don’t know the depth.
Another flash flood watch is in effect for today. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible. pic.twitter.com/w40WR0SEvU
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 13, 2020
Flash Flood Watch In Effect until midnight tonight (8/13)! If you must be on roads, never drive through a flooded roadway! PLEASE #TurnAroundDontDrown! Plan alternate routes around flooded roads. Don't put you, any passengers AND #FCFRD firefighters/paramedics in harm’s way! pic.twitter.com/xhoUAocquH
— Fairfax Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) August 13, 2020
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