Scattered storms likely Monday as Tropical Storm Chantal’s remnants sweep DC region
Scattered showers, thunderstorms likely Monday
Showers are likely Monday with a chance of thunderstorms around noon. Expect scattered storms in the afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. High near 88 degrees.
WASHINGTON - The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Washington, D.C., area on Monday from late morning through the afternoon.
Remnants target DC
What we know:
A tropical air mass will result in high humidity levels with temperatures reaching the upper-80s and possibly hitting 90 degrees in some spots.
Isolated severe storms could produce heavy downpours, damaging winds and localized flash flooding across parts of the I-95 corridor.
Flood risks
Flood Watches are in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for parts of southern Maryland and northern Virginia. Most areas could see several inches of rain, with flooding possible in low-lying and flood-prone locations, according to the National Weather Service.
Additional rounds of showers and storms are possible on Tuesday and could linger through the rest of the week and into the weekend.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.