Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A flood watch has been issued for several Maryland counties for Wednesday

Counties include: Anne Arundel , Carroll , Central and Eastern Allegany , Extreme Western Allegany , Frederick , Northern Baltimore , Prince Georges , Southern Baltimore , Washington.

-- Strong low pressure over Louisiana will track northeast west of the Appalachians Wednesday night. Rain... heavy at times isexpected to develop Wednesday and persist into the evening.
Widespread rainfall amounts of an inch are expected with higher totals up to 3 inches possible in areas of repeated activity and in thunderstorms.

-- Due to saturated ground... rains will turn into runoff with flooding of smaller streams and creeks likely. General inundation of low-lying and urban flooding in poor drainage areas is also likely.

-- A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

-- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Stay with WJZ-TV and the FIRST WARNING WEATHER Team for the latest.