Cloudy early followed by heavy thunderstorms this afternoon. High near 85F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
...A CLUSTER OF SHOWERS OVER THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA...
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD...
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD...
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River...
Eastern Bay...
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD...
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island...
At 1051 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of tropical
showers, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. This shower
was located near North Beach, moving north at 5 knots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 25 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.
&&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Dorchester, Somerset and Wicomico and Virginia, including
the following areas, Eastern Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex,
Northumberland, Richmond, Western Essex and Westmoreland.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The remnants of Chantal will lift across the region today,
bringing periods of heavy rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
