[WardFive] Fw: Heavy Rain/ Possible Flooding

FYI. Especially for the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Hope the wet weather will not be too bad and that the city is prepared to help.
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From: "AlertDC" <alert34454@alert.ema.dc.gov>
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:08:47
To: Weather 24-7 Recipients<rsan@alert.ema.dc.gov>
Subject: Heavy Rain/ Possible Flooding

The National Weather Service has issued the following forecast for the District of Columbia:

- Tonight Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

- Tuesday Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

- Tuesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 2am. Low around 62. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

- Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

- Wednesday Night A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Due to the amount of rain projected in the forecast above, flash flooding may be possible in vulnerable areas, especially Tuesday and Tuesday night. High winds can be expected so please take the necessary precautions; ensure all drains and catch basins remain free and clear of trash and other debris.

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