JUST IN: Tropical storm WATCH upgraded to Tropical Storm WARNING for DC and Balt,

[elleng]

all areas east of Loudoun & Frederick counties. Though I-95 corridor in warning area & winds may top 40 mph, higher winds to 60 mph forecast near Bay and Delmarva. Heavy rains EVERYWHERE.

Three to six inches of potentially flooding rain are predicted along with tropical-storm-force wind gusts, especially east of Washington.

Tropical Storm Isaias is picking up speed and set to crash ashore near the South Carolina-North Carolina border Monday night. As it does so, tropical moisture will surge northward through the Washington region, setting the stage for a very heavy rain event with areas of significant flooding through Tuesday night.

Widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is predicted, with isolated totals up to 8 inches. The heaviest rain is expected between predawn Tuesday and the midafternoon hours, although intermittent showers and storms are expected to begin Monday afternoon and evening.

As Isaias makes its closest approach between the morning and midafternoon hours on Tuesday, very strong winds are also expected along and especially east of the Interstate 95 corridor, prompting a tropical storm warning for the Washington-to-Baltimore corridor, including all areas east of Loudoun and Frederick counties.'>>>

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/08/03/tropical-storm-warning-dc/?

[IronLionZion]

1. I brought in some plants and outdoor furniture so it doesn't blow around in the wind

just in case. It already started raining here in downtown DC

[elleng]

2. Good idea!

Had a pre-storm last night in Calvert County (MD,) moving a chair close to the house. Neighbor's gardens will take care of themselves.

[gristy]

3. NWS forecasting 4-6" rain for DC

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.890370000000075&lon=-77.03195999999997#.XyheB6-SmUk

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Tuesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

[IronLionZion]

4. Thunderbolt and lightning very, very frightening me.

I see a little silhouetto of a man,
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
Thunderbolt and lightning very, very frightening me.
(Galileo) Galileo.
(Galileo) Galileo,
Galileo Figaro
Magnifico-o-o-o-o.