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WGUS71 KLWX 081408
FFSLWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1008 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2019

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District of Columbia DC-Arlington VA-Fairfax VA-
City of Alexandria VA-
1008 AM EDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WASHINGTON DC AND SURROUNDING
PORTIONS OF ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON, AND EASTERN FAIRFAX COUNTY...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT FOR
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...ARLINGTON...AND EAST CENTRAL FAIRFAX
COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA...

At 1005 AM EDT, widespread dangerous flash flooding was occurring
throughout the DC metro area, including in downtown Washington DC.
Three to four inches of rain have fallen in the Flash Flood
Emergency area in a very short period of time. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU ARE NEAR A STREAM, YOU MUST MOVE TO
HIGHER GROUND NOW! IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS FLOWING
WATER OR HIGH STANDING WATER, DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE WATER.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED TO SAVE YOUR LIFE!

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Washington DC and surrounding
areas. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Springfield, Fort Hunt, Groveton,
Huntington, Fort Belvoir, National Harbor, Fort Totten, Reagan
National Airport, Rosslyn, Crystal City, RFK Stadium, Nationals Park,
Howard University, Gallaudet University, Lincolnia, Franconia and
Hybla Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3888 7693 3880 7703 3878 7702 3877 7703
      3876 7703 3873 7720 3888 7718 3887 7715
      3888 7715 3889 7717 3899 7705 3899 7704

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