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Storms, Heavy Rains In NoVA Could Drench Military Parade: See Timing
A flood watch is in effect starting at 6 p.m. Friday for the District and much of Northern Virginia. See the latest forecast.
VIRGINIA — Flooding downpours and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms could put a damper on President Donald Trump's massive military parade scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., this weekend, according to the latest forecasts.
A flood watch is in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until midnight Saturday for the District and much of Northern Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region late this afternoon through this evening, forecasters said. Some thunderstorms will contain heavy rainfall with 1 to 3 inches possible within an hour or two, according to the NWS.
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Storms may stall over the same areas, causing the possibility for locally higher amounts of around 4 to 5 inches of rain within a few hours.
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"Heavy rainfall in a short period of time combined with already saturated soils means that creeks and streams may rapidly rise out of their banks, along with the potential for flash flooding in urban areas," the NWS said.
A Flood Watch is in effect later this evening & into the overnight hours for the DC metro area, southern MD, and the central VA Piedmont. 1-3" of rain is possible in this area with locally higher totals up to 5" under slow moving storms. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/CviFoFndDd
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On Saturday, conditions will be humid with a couple of showers or waves of light rain in the morning, according to the Capital Weather Gang. That will turn into hit-or-miss thunderstorms in the afternoon, with additional chances for downpours.
Scattered showers and storms are possible through Saturday evening and should wind down by midnight, forecasters said.
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours remain possible through Sunday, with the potential for isolated instances of flooding and localized damaging wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
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The weather will likely dampen Saturday's military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday of President Trump. The parade is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and activities are planned throughout the day.
On Thursday, Trump said the parade would be a rain-or-shine event, according to a USA Today report.
"I hope the weather's okay, but actually if it's not, that brings you good luck, and that's okay, too," Trump said during the congressional picnic at the White House. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't affect the tanks at all, it doesn't affect the soldiers. They're used to it. They're tough. Smart."
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly also said there will be a military celebration "no matter what," USA Today reported.
“Any changes to the Army Birthday Parade will be announced by the Department of Defense or America 250 Commission. No matter what, a historic celebration of our military servicemembers will take place!” Kelly said.
Here's a look at the detailed NWS forecast for Northern Virginia:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am, then areas of drizzle and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday: Areas of drizzle before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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