Columbus, OH – A stalled frontal boundary is expected to trigger multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the Ohio Valley, Upper Mid-Atlantic, and Central Appalachians on Tuesday, raising concerns of flash flooding in several areas.
According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, parts of the East Coast could see rainfall totals exceeding 3 inches, with localized amounts reaching as high as 5 inches. The threat is concentrated in a zone extending from the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians, where saturated soils will heighten flood risks.
A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall has been issued for much of the impacted area, including sections of Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and western Virginia. The designation means there’s at least a 15 percent chance of flash flooding where storms repeatedly track over the same locations.
With the weather system moving slowly, rains are forecast to linger through much of Tuesday, increasing the risk for localized flooding in low-lying areas and near creeks and rivers. Meteorologists are advising residents to remain alert for flood warnings and avoid driving through inundated roads.
“Be prepared,” the Weather Prediction Center urged in its alert. “Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Never drive or walk into a flooded road—turn around, don’t drown.”
The flood risk may persist beyond Tuesday if the front remains stalled, with forecasters continuing to monitor developments closely.
For real-time updates and local forecasts, visit wpc.ncep.noaa.gov.
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