Flood Watch

A small area of heavy rain is developing over the western Washington DC suburbs associated with a wave riding along a stalled front.

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

* WHERE...Washington DC, and northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria and Fairfax.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A disturbance riding along a stalled front will produce localized heavy showers and perhaps a thunderstorm through early this afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in about an hour and a half are possible, and may result in flooding in poor drainage and urban areas. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.