Flash Flood Watches across DC and parts of surrounding counties as heavy rain moves through
(FOX 5 DC) - Washington, D.C. and parts of the surrounding counties were under Flash Flood Warnings and Watches Friday morning as heavy rain poured from the sky.
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FOX 5's Tucker Barnes says heavy rain in and around D.C. could produce several inches of precipitation in a very short period of time.
The rain is expected to continue for several more hours before some possible late sunshine. Highs are only expected to reach the upper-70s.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING VS FLASH FLOOD WATCH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In Fairfax County, a driver self-evacuated from their vehicle that became stuck in high water near Old Courthouse Road and Beasley Road in Vienna area. Also in Fairfax County, a tree fell into a home on Dolley Madison Boulevard in the McLean area. Everyone was reported safe.
What is the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service?
Flash Flood Warning: Take Action! A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood prone area move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.
Flash Flood Warnings are changing to an Impact-Based format to improve public response. Read the factsheet.
Flood Warning: Take Action! A Flood Warning is issued when the hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening. A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
Flood Watch: Be Prepared: A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.
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