WASHINGTON — If you have outdoor plans for dinner this weekend, you may want to reschedule. WUSA9 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday due to scattered showers and storms.
What: Weather Impact Alert for showers and storms. Storms may produce heavy rain and strong gusty winds. The Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch have been canceled.
When: Key timing is from now until 10 p.m.
Impact: Heavy rain may make it difficult to see in front of you while driving. Roads may become flooded. Weak or unstable trees and branches could fall. Isolated power outages are possible. Outdoor plans may have to move indoors.
Need To Know: Keep devices charged. Have a plan to get indoors when storms arrive. Avoid driving over flooded roads. Six inches of fast moving water is enough to knock an adult off of their feet. One foot or 12 inches of water is enough to float a car and small SUVs, while 18 inches of water is enough to carry away most vehicles.
Showers and storms will become more numerous Saturday afternoon and evening. Some storms may become severe so be sure you have a way to get weather information. Expect heavy rain that could cause flooding, with frequent lightning, and strong damaging wind. The Storm Prediction Center has placed us in a Slight risk for severe weather. This is a level 2 out of 5.
Timeline:
Now - 10 p.m. - Showers and storms with heavy rain and gusty winds. This is our window for the most intense storms.
10 p.m. and later - A few showers will linger, but the severe weather threat will end.
