“Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from previous rainfall,” writes the National Weather Service. The possibility of another inch to inches of rain this evening could exacerbate the situation.
The rain map below shows that a widespread zone along and just west of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia has seen 2 to 4 inches of rain. Reagan National Airport, which received about 4 inches, was close to hitting the jackpot. Dulles Airport received 2.32 inches while BWI Marshall Airport recorded comparably less, only 0.93 inches.
The Weather Service received about a dozen reports of flooding in the area overnight. Numerous streams overflowed, including parts of Rock Creek, flooding adjacent roads. Low-lying, poor drainage areas also experienced flooding, including portions of Interstate 295 that ran through the district and Interstate 395 that ran through Arlington and the district.
Original article from 5 o’clock
A somewhat subjective assessment of that day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.
4/10: I could go for a pool day instead of a pee day.
- Today: Rain, ending with time. Highlights: Low to mid 70’s.
- This evening: Tidy. Lows: mid to above 60s.
- Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. Highlights: Low 80s.
We’re dodging raindrops this morning and hopefully we’ll miss out on significant flooding as much as possible. The chance of rain decreases with time today, keeping us dry in the evening, if not sooner. The rest of the prediction is significantly better. At least, until we get to the heat on Tuesday. In the meantime, if you’re out and about today, keep in mind the potential to run into high water. Turn around, don’t drown.
Today (Saturday): Bags of heavy rain are underway in the early morning. While it can be a bull’s eye, some areas can pick up too much in a short period of time, leading to flooding. The showers can occasionally continue into the afternoon, but the heaviest is likely to come early. Widespread rainfall totals of one to three inches seem like a good bet, with some spots ending up with more. It is on the cool side, despite remaining quite stuffy. Temperatures can’t reach the low and mid-70s until the afternoon when winds turn from the northeast. Wind gusts of around 25 km/h are possible. Confidence: Average
This evening: A lost mood can linger. Clean up differently. By morning we should be heading towards mostly clear. The wind is weak from the north and northeast. Temperatures drop to the mid and upper 60s for lows. Confidence: medium-high
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Tomorrow (Sunday): The humidity is low and sunshine is the rule. In the peak heating of the day we see some clouds, but it should remain dry. Highlights are mainly in the low 80s. Confidence: medium-high
Tomorrow evening: The sky is clear. The relatively low humidity allows temperatures to drop to a range of near 60s to mid 60s for lows. Confidence: medium-high
The sky remains quite sunny Monday†With a wind blowing in from the south, the humidity starts to rise, but it’s still on the low to moderate side. Afternoon readings make it mid 80’s or so. Confidence: Average
Temperatures are poised to jump back to summer levels at Tuesday†Sunshine is dominant as temperatures rise to a low to mid 90’s range for high temperatures. Fortunately, it may just be a one-day pulse of higher heat for now. Confidence: Average
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