​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A Flood Watch has been issued for much of Maryland

Potential for severe thunderstorms and heavy rains expected to develop this afternoon through evening, primarily between 3pm and midnight. Most of Maryland will be under a Flood Watch this afternoon into early tomorrow morning. 

Rain amounts average expected is 1”- 2” with isolated 4” - 6” in areas that receive numerous showers and thunderstorms. Remember, when encountering flooded roadways, turn around and find an alternate route.

Impacts: Flash flooding, including possibly significant flooding, will be the primary threat with storms today, in addition to potentially damaging wind gusts.

• Travel may be dangerous.

• Flash flooding is possible, particularly in urban, low-lying, and previously saturated areas.

• Heavy rains and high winds are likely to impact much of Maryland.

• Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.​

• Localized flooding or tornadoes are possible.​

Actions to Take:

• Stay alert, check the latest weather forecast for your area, and have several ways of receiving emergency alerts.

• Delay all travel if possible. 

• If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and have an emergency kit ​in your vehicle.​

• Never drive over standing water when you don't know how deep it is.​

• Call 511 to obtain the latest road conditions.​

• If your area begins to flood:

• Find safe shelter right away.

• Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

• Remember, just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.

Follow public safety messages. Depending on the type of flooding:

• Evacuate, if told to do so.

• Move to higher ground or a higher floor.

• Stay where you are (shelter in place)