CALIFORNIA, Md. – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that is in effect from 2 am Friday through Friday evening.
Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move across the area starting late tonight and continuing through Friday evening. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with isolated higher amounts possible.
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Portions of southern Maryland, including the following areas: Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys, and central Virginia, including King George.
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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