CommuteCast: Flooding Concerns as Rain Returns
Heaviest rain expected between midnight and AM commute
*Flood Watch midnight through Friday morning*
*Take caution in flood-prone areas; never drive through flooded roads*
In this pattern, nice weather doesn't seem to last long, so it should be no surprise that more rain is on the way. Temperatures reached the mid to upper 70s today with a little more sunshine than expected, but clouds are now thickening ahead of the next storm system. Though this round should be less significant than the last two, the region remains susceptible to flooding thanks to saturated ground.
Tonight: Showers should develop across the area from west to east during the late evening (between 7 and 10 p.m.), and a batch of moderate to heavy rain is likely to move in around or just after midnight. The bulk of the total rainfall -- on the order of .75"-1.25", with localized areas of heavier amounts possible -- will come in a 6-8 hour period and is likely to cause some additional flooding problems. Lows in the upper 50s to near 60.
Tomorrow: Rain continues through the morning, before beginning to taper off during the afternoon, as low pressure moves northeast and out of the area. High temperatures will only rise to the mid 60s at best as a northerly wind brings some cooler air into the region. But on the bright side, rain moves out in time a sunnier and mostly dry Saturday.
See Josh's full forecast through the beginning of next week.
By Ian Livingston |
May 15, 2008; 2:35 PM ET
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Posted by: BG | May 15, 2008 3:42 PM
BG, there are some hints that by Memorial Day weekend things might start to change for the warmer on the east coast. The EURO has advertised a southeast high pressure system around that time off an on the last few days. American models are not in full agreement with that idea just yet though.
Posted by: Ian, Capital Weather Gang | May 15, 2008 3:48 PM
Any predictions on flight delays/cancellations tomorrow AM?
Posted by: Southside FFX | May 15, 2008 5:33 PM
Ooh, it's going to be an interesting Bike to Work Day tomorrow.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 15, 2008 6:28 PM
Any idea of the conditions for Sat. morning. I've got a commencement and really hope its not raining. The earlier forecasts weren't definitive.
Posted by: Z | May 15, 2008 7:25 PM
Seems like heaviest stuff is missing us way to the north and west, with another batch too far south. Right now, it looks like we are in the middle of those two areas, without much heavy stuff around. Will that change?
Posted by: steve takoma park md | May 15, 2008 7:47 PM
Z: It looks great Saturday morning. Sunny with temps warming through 50s and 60s.
Posted by: Jason, Capital Weather Gang | May 16, 2008 1:15 AM
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What has to happen for us to break out of this pattern??????