Maryland Weather: Flood Watches In Place For Portions Of The State

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of Maryland from 6 a.m. Thursday through midnight Friday.

The following areas are under a flood watch:

• Anne Arundel County
• Carroll County
• Central, Northwest and Southeast Howard County
• Central, Northwest and Southeast Montgomery County
• Frederick County
• Northern and Southern Baltimore
• Northwest and Southeast Harford County
• Prince George's County

A widespread soaking of rain of 1-2 inches is expected with amounts of around 3 inches in some areas.

The steadiest amounts of rain are expected Thursday morning through mid-afternoon.

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