Much of central MD under Flood Watch until Tuesday afternoon
BALTIMORE - Most counties in the Baltimore region are under a Flood Watch until Tuesday at 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued the watch, which goes into effect at 4 a.m., for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick and Prince George's counties, as well as Baltimore City.
Some areas around the city could see between 1 1/2-3 inches of rain.
The previous Flood Watch has been canceled. A new Flood Watch is in effect from 4 AM-2 PM Tuesday across the DC & Baltimore metros northward to the Mason-Dixon Line. 2-3" of rain are possible in this watch area, with isolated amounts up to 5". #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/OfAhKifOhU
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) September 6, 2022
As First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara reported in Monday night's forecast, rainfall is expected to pick up starting about midnight.
Heavier downpours will cover the region about 4 or 5 a.m.
"So that is not as good news as you are starting to plan your Tuesday morning," she said.