Heavy Rainfall Expected Ahead of Tuesday’s Afternoon Commute

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook warning for the Washington D.C. area this evening.

According to NWS, commuters can expect severe thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts this evening.

Officials also warn that the heavy rains can lead to flash flooding, and are urging drivers to use caution heading home Tuesday.

Be weather aware today if you have outdoor plans! Showers☔ & thunderstorms⛈ are likely today with the primary hazards⚠ being damaging wind? gusts & locally heavy rainfall?. See ⛈preparedness tips: https://t.co/11p5tApRwh #MoCoPrepares #MoCoSafety #WorldEmojiDay https://t.co/DU1pcOyG3a

— MC Emergency Mgmt (@ReadyMontgomery) July 17, 2018

A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area today, with the primary hazards being damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall. Complete forecast: https://t.co/5RyZgpeTAT. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/u9Lw5PtrkZ

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 17, 2018

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