A significant rain event appears likely and showers will overspread the region from south to north early tomorrow morning. It now looks like the heaviest rain will move through the area between 12PM Friday-10AM Saturday. At the same time, stiff southeasterly winds of 10-15mph with gusts to 30 mph are possible, especially east of the I-95 corridor as the cold front pulls off to the northeast.

Rainfall totals anywhere from 3"-6" appear possible, with the higher amounts likely to be wedged up against the east side of the Appalachian Mountains, and the lower totals south and east of the city.

River flooding doesn't look like it will be a problem with river levels running fairly low. The main problem will be ponding of water on the roadways and flooded streets in poorly drained and low-lying areas. Remember, it's not a great idea to drive through flooded streets, you don't know how deep the water is, or the condition of the roadway underneath. See the National Weather Service's "Turn around don't drown" web page.

Forecasters: Another Hurricane Could Hit
The title of a recent article in the Washington Post states it all. With over 2 months left to go in the "official hurricane season" (although we know last year actually went over the November 30 end date), there is the potential for more hurricanes, and the possibility another one finds the American coastline.

The areas under the most risk for a landfalling hurricane appear to be Eastern Florida, and the entire Gulf Coast region. It's just impossible to narrow it down any smaller than that. But keep in mind, the threat for more devastation is a very real possibility down the road.