Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 23 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Prince George; Charles City; Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell) and Charles City Counties along the James River. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:51 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:51 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 1:51PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Currituck County. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties, and the city of Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; Boone; McDowell; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:07 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 5:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:07 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-23 @ 10:07 am |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:07AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following county, Lawrence, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Raleigh, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms over soils compromised from recent rainfall may lead to small streams and creeks rising out of their banks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued September 23 at 8:42AM EDT until September 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria around times of high tide this evening through Thursday morning. Water may approach buildings near King Street and Union Street around times of high tide Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 7:07 PM and 7:22 AM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Charles; King George |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 8:42AM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 1:19 PM and 1:39 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 2:41 PM and 2:56 AM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 6:35 PM and 6:50 AM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-23 @ 7:42 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 8:42AM EDT until September 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria around times of high tide this evening through Thursday morning. Water may approach buildings near King Street and Union Street around times of high tide Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 7:07 PM and 7:22 AM. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Lee; Wise |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 2:23 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 2:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-09-23 @ 2:23 am |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 23 at 3:23AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Lee and Wise. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Locations that are impacted by repeated heavy downpours could experience excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
