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Subject: Flash Flood Watch
Date: 6/17/2019 4:08 AM
Details: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 2PM this afternoon through 10PM this evening. Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and this evening in a very warm and humid environment. There is potential for showers to move repeatedly over the same areas and to produce intense rainfall rates in a short period of time that may lead to flash flooding. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.