Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following area, Western Mineral.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A few disturbances will move across the area today into this evening. Heavy showers and a few thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rain. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information