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FLOOD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA 455 AM EDT MON APR 17 2000 ...POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY... A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL APPROACH FROM THE PLAINS STATES TODAY WITH BANDS OF RAIN AND EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS SPREADING ACROSS THE MID ATLANTIC REGION. THE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS. THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE...OFF AND ON...AT LEAST THROUGH TUESDAY. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 3 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION BY TUESDAY EVENING. THOSE SPOTS RECEIVING 3 OR MORE INCHES OF RAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SOME FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS...AND THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR SOME SMALL STREAMS TO ALSO COME OUT OF THEIR BANKS ESPECIALLY WEST OF INTERSTATE 95. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS CONCERNING THIS FLOOD POTENTIAL. $$ REILLY |
FGUS71 KAKQ WBCESFAKQ As needed. Additional Info: The Flood Potential Outlook is issued from 1 to 3 days before a significant rain event which may cause flooding. It serves as the first public indication that a flooding situation may develop. It may be followed up by Flood or Flash Flood Watches if conditions warrant. |