Flash Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD — Rain is in the forecast this weekend, and for parts of central and northeastern Maryland, there could be flooding as well. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for several counties and Baltimore City from Saturday morning to early Sunday.

"Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement Saturday morning. "Be extra alert for flooding and rapidly changing conditions."

Heavy rain in a short time can lead to flash flooding, or a rapid rise in water level.

The flash flood watch is in effect from 10:50 a.m. on Saturday to 1 a.m on Sunday. A flash flood watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding, which can be life-threatening.

The flash flood watch applies to the following jurisdictions:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore County
• Baltimore City
• Carroll County
• Cecil County
• Frederick County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Kent County
• Queen Anne's County

On Saturday, a slow-moving front will combine with an unstable, moist air mass, leading to a number of showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening, weather officials say.

Rounds of thunderstorms and showers are expected to continue from Sunday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Isolated cases of flooding may be possible, particularly in the afternoon and evenings, over the next few days.

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Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service.