Flash Flood Watch Issued for D.C.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Bill could leave the Capitol Hill area with more than three inches of rain this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from Saturday evening to Sunday morning for the District.

“Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage from west to east late Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday morning,” the National Weather Service said. “Some of the storms will contain torrential downpours which could lead to flash flooding.”

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