Friday, June 07, 2013

TROPICAL STORM ANDREA FORECAST FOR BETHESDA/DC AREA - BETHESDA WEATHER

BETHESDA STORM CENTER

ANDREA UPDATE:

Andrea is traveling up the southern East Coast. The tropical storm is moving NE at 28 MPH.

Winds within the storm are now measured at 45 MPH.

The eye of the storm is currently located east of Savannah, Georgia.

Heavy rain is expected in Bethesda throughout the day, and flash flooding is a real possibility.

FLOOD-PRONE ROADS
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In Bethesda, I would suggest you avoid the following flood-prone areas, especially during a Flash Flood Warning:

Little Falls Parkway (the whole thing), Massachusetts Avenue at Little Falls Parkway, River Road near Ridgefield Road/Whole Foods, Beechtree/Burning Tree Road, Bradley Boulevard at Arlington Road, River Road at Willard Avenue, Goldsboro Road between River Road and MacArthur Boulevard.

ANDREA FORECAST FOR BETHESDA/DC AREA
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TODAY:

Flash Flood Watch in effect.
Heavy rain, with 1-2" rainfall expected, heavier in spots.
Winds E-SE, 5-10 MPH.
Temperature: 73°.

TONIGHT:

Rain ending overnight.
Winds N 10-20 MPH.
Temperature: 68°.

SATURDAY:

Afternoon showers.

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