Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 1:54AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:54pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
Strong thunderstorms will track across the area with a humid
air mass supporting torrential downpours. These will be capable of
producing flash flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
including the following areas, in central Maryland, Anne Arundel
and Central and Southeast Howard. In northeast Maryland, Cecil. In
northern Maryland, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,
Southeast Harford and Southern Baltimore.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely to push across the
area with a humid air mass in place. Very heavy rainfall
rates are possible in these storms. These rates could
approach 1 to 2 inches per hour, with higher instantaneous
rates possible. The most vulnerable locations would be
urbanized areas along I-95 as well as areas which have
experienced heavy rainfall in recent days.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Anne Arundel; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov