Richmond, Va. – Steady rain will continue across parts of Virginia and Maryland through Tuesday as a slow-moving area of low pressure crawls eastward, keeping roadways slick and raising concerns for river levels in some communities.
According to the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, the low pressure system is expected to move out of the region by Wednesday. However, lingering showers are likely—especially in northeastern areas of the Mid-Atlantic, including the D.C. suburbs, central Maryland, and northern Delaware.
Rainfall totals through Tuesday evening may reach half an inch or more in localized areas, especially along the I-95 corridor. While no river flooding is forecast at this time, a few monitoring points are projected to reach Action Stage—an early indicator that water levels are nearing concern thresholds. The James, Potomac, and Susquehanna River basins are under close watch.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and watch for ponding on roads during heavier bursts of rain. Residents in flood-prone zones should keep devices charged and check for local updates in case conditions shift.
Additional rainfall is expected through early Wednesday, with alerts possible if river gauges rise faster than expected. Updates will be issued as needed.
