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Potential for Flash Flooding and Severe Weather This Afternoon Into Tonight (Saturday, Aug. 14)

Aug 14, 2021 | Headlines

Staff Report —

Attached is a one-page threat briefing from the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., as of Saturday, Aug. 14, 12:30 p.m., highlighting the potential for severe weather and flash flooding this afternoon through tonight.

Watch area Virginia/Maryland counties have been placed in a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather (main threat is damaging wind gusts).

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts using the link below: https://www.weather.gov/akq/Brief