![]() TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy with a 70 percent chance scattered showers. ![]() Temperatures this week will mainly be in the mid to low 80s,” said StormTeam 4 meteorologist Sheena Parveen. Rain chances will remain in the forecast all week, although we aren’t looking at a wash-out until possibly the weekend when Florence would be moving onshore. “We’re still stuck in the remnants of Gordon passing through with a very unsettled weather pattern. ForecastĮxpect it to be breezy with light showers around the area Monday morning. North Carolina and South Carolina have also declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm. The order helps mobilize resources to prepare for the storm, mitigate any damage and streamline the process Virginia uses to send assistance to other states. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Saturday in anticipation of the potential impact of Florence. It’s too early to know the exact path, but forecasters said Florence could blow ashore in the Carolinas by Thursday. The center also said that Hurricane Isaac, much farther out to sea, has become the 5th named hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season. Drawing energy from the warm water, it could have top sustained winds of 130 mph or more by Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center said. Its maximum sustained winds are at 105 mph. EDT Monday, Florence was centered about 625 miles southeast of Bermuda, moving west at 9 mph. Thursday. Rain Saturday into Sunday delayed two already delayed Washington Nationals’ games and canceled Sunday’s Nation’s Escape Triathlon.įlorence was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane Sunday.Īs of 5 a.m. The soaked conditions and continuing rain resulted in the Washington Nationals game against the Chicago Cubs being canceled and rescheduled for 4:05 p.m. Some storms may be strong and produce gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and even an isolated tornado. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon into the evening. Storm Team4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer said the region should expect rain Monday morning. She added that cars had to be moved immediately, and she witnessed cars attempting to drive through the high water. “People who are walking through, are taking their shoes off and hiking their jeans up over their knees,” Nicoletti said. Maggie Nicoletti, a Del Ray resident, told WTOP the water was at knee level around 6:30 p.m. NOW: swift water rescue team staging in lower old town. On Sunday and overnight, firefighters in Alexandria urged citizens to stay away from King Street, as the area was under 3 to 4 feet of water.įirefighters tweeted that they were looking for trapped citizens and hazards. Minor flooding was forecast for Montgomery County in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Monday for the Potomac River at Little Falls. And that’s before Florence potentially brings lots more rain /CvYBj19VDC Buncha these gonna be in demand the next couple of hours. To get the sandbags, you must have proof of residency, and there is a five bag limit.Īnother truck load of these are coming for Old Town Alexandria. Monday at King and Lee streets in Old Town. The City of Alexandria started distributing sandbags beginning at 7:30 a.m. About 100 minutes to high tide /bwPuWGFAnR Monday.Īn idea of how the water is rising in Old Town. Monday and all roads reopened, but then King Street and the roads near the Alexandria waterfront again flooded after 6 a.m. ![]() WASHINGTON - Heavy rain that poured over the region Sunday and throughout the weekend is causing flooding in the area, most prominently in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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