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The North Bay region of the Bay Area is under a flood watch from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening due to moderate to heavy rain, with the rest of the region experiencing lighter rainfall; heavy rain will shift southward on Sunday, with potential flooding in low-lying and urban areas, and the rain is expected to continue until Christmas Day.
Hyde County has declared a State of Emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation for Ocracoke Island due to Hurricane Erin's expected life-threatening impacts, including coastal flooding, high waves, and impassable Highway 12, with residents and visitors advised to evacuate and prepare for severe conditions.
Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency and mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island in Dare County, NC, with coastal flooding expected from August 19-21, 2025, and residents and visitors advised to evacuate and prepare accordingly.
A flood watch is in effect in central Alabama until 7 a.m. Sunday due to potential flash flooding caused by 2 to 4 inches of heavy rain from slow-moving storms, with additional rain expected across the state.
A flash flood warning has been issued for Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey due to strong storms and heavy rain expected to cause flooding, with additional flood watches in effect for multiple counties, following recent severe weather incidents.
A flood watch has been expanded to 11 counties in New Jersey due to thunderstorms expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, following recent flooding that caused two deaths. The region is also under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s and high humidity, creating hazardous conditions. Weather conditions are expected to improve slightly by Friday with cooler, drier weather, but the weekend may see additional storms.
The Philadelphia area is under a flood watch due to potential localized heavy rain of up to 5 inches from approaching storms associated with a slow-moving cold front, with conditions expected to cause flash flooding and persistent muggy weather throughout the week.
A weather alert for New Jersey warns of thunderstorms bringing 3 to 5 inches of rain, with a flood watch issued for 17 counties, increasing the risk of flash floods and severe weather through Tuesday, especially in western and interior regions.
A severe weather event is expected in the Philly region with a tornado watch until late Friday, heavy rains, and a rare flood watch, potentially causing minor flooding and impacting local agriculture, while drought conditions persist despite recent rainfall.
A weather forecast for the D.C. area predicts strong storms and potential flooding tonight, with a risk of severe weather including damaging gusts and hail, followed by cooler, partly cloudy days and a warming trend into early next week with increasing summer heat. A flood watch is in effect from Friday evening to early Saturday morning due to expected heavy rainfall.
A 'bomb cyclone' storm is expected to bring significant rainfall to the East Bay and South Bay on Friday, following an initial wave that primarily affected the North Bay. The National Weather Service forecasts up to 1.5 inches of rain in some East Bay areas and over an inch in the South Bay, with a flood watch in effect for Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. The storm, fueled by a powerful system off British Columbia, is anticipated to be the largest in the region in nine months, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday before more rain arrives Sunday.
A flood watch has been issued for southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, with 2-6 inches of rain expected from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding, impacting rivers, creeks, and urban areas. The Crow River and Mississippi River are forecast to reach major flood stages. Drier weather is anticipated starting Sunday.
Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of central and northern Maryland, including Montgomery County, as a tornado touched down in Poolesville and moved eastward, causing significant damage and prompting meteorologists to urge residents to seek shelter. The storm, which includes heavy rain and lightning, has also led to a Flood Watch for the Washington, D.C. region, affecting evening commutes and potentially continuing into Thursday morning.
A strong line of storms brought heavy rain and multiple tornado warnings to Montgomery, Frederick, and Loudoun counties in the D.C. area, with confirmed tornadoes and hail reported. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch due to the heavy rainfall, and power outages affected around 1,600 customers in Alexandria City. More severe weather, including potential tornadoes, is expected through the evening.
A tornado has caused significant damage and power outages in parts of Maryland, particularly in Montgomery County, as it moved northeast toward Delaware. The storm, which was confirmed by spotters and caught live on camera, has downed trees and wires, and led to the rescue of five people trapped in a home. A Flood Watch is also in effect for the Washington, D.C. region, with heavy rains expected to continue into the evening, potentially causing flash floods.