Update: NWS Flood Watch Continues Through Thursday Evening

Update Thursday 10 a.m.: The National Weather Services says that potential thunderstorms could begin between 3 p.m. and midnight. Expect a high near 58 degrees, with winds around 13 mph.  Rain accumulations could total one to two inches. 

Previous Story: The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the D.C. area, including Fort Hunt, from now until Thursday evening. A Coastal Flood watch was issued for the D.C. area from Thursday afternoon until Thursday evening.

A Flood Watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for flooding. A Coastal Flood Watch is issued when moderate to severe coastal flooding is possible, potentially causing risk to life or property.

Heavy rain is expected to fall ahead of a cold front tonight through Thursday evening. Rain accumulations could total between a half and three quarters of an inch possible tonight, but one to two inches of rain is expected tomorrow. Expect low temperatures around 46 degrees, with winds around 15 mph today. 

The Service expects minor coastal flooding along the Potomac river during high tide Thursday morning .

The Fairfax County Community Emergency Alert Network advises residents living in areas prone to flooding to be prepared to take action if flooding develops, such as parking cars on higher ground and moving items off basement floors. 

The Network also advises drivers not to drive through stalled water, because “water may be much deeper than you think, causing your car to stall or even get stuck in hidden debris.”