Major Flooding In Reston Possible This Weekend

RESTON, VA -- You thought the worst was over when it came to rain, didn't you? Well, unfortunately, it's coming back with a vengeance this weekend in Reston, according to forecasts.

Saturday could be particularly drenching, with up to a half inch of rain possible, the National Weather Forecasts says. Up to two inches could fall between now and the middle of next week.

While we aren't likely to see constant rain, showers and storms will probably pop up in the afternoon and evening through Monday at least, predicts the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang.

As always, dry periods can last a lot longer than expected, so keep an eye on the forecast and don't cancel plans just yet. Also, some areas may get much more than others.

The ground is still saturated from all the past rain we've gotten, so this new rainfall means flooding is likely in areas where the rain hits hardest.

Here's the extended forecast from NWS:

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

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