Debby’s remnants hit DMV LIVE updates: Tornado Watches for entire area; Flash Flood Warnings issued

7AM UPDATE

WASHINGTON – TORNADO WATCHES are in effect for the entire DMV and FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS are in place for parts of the region on Friday as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds.

TORNADO WATCH FOR:

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ANNE ARUNDEL         BALTIMORE           CALVERT
CAROLINE             CARROLL             CECIL
CHARLES              DORCHESTER          FREDERICK
HARFORD              HOWARD              KENT
MONTGOMERY           PRINCE GEORGES      QUEEN ANNE`S
SOMERSET             ST. MARYS           TALBOT
WICOMICO             WORCESTER

MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

BALTIMORE CITY

VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ACCOMACK             ARLINGTON           CAROLINE
ESSEX                FAIRFAX             FAUQUIER
KING AND QUEEN       KING GEORGE         KING WILLIAM
LANCASTER            LOUDOUN             MIDDLESEX
NORTHUMBERLAND       PRINCE WILLIAM      RICHMOND
SPOTSYLVANIA         STAFFORD            WESTMORELAND

VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

ALEXANDRIA           FAIRFAX             FALLS CHURCH
FREDERICKSBURG       MANASSAS            MANASSAS PARK

ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS INCLUDED ARE

DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE

DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE

CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA

TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD

TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD

TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA

PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR

CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD

EASTERN BAY

CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER

PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD

TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND

CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SMITH POINT TO WINDMILL POINT VA

RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FROM URBANNA TO WINDMILL POINT

DELAWARE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

KENT                 NEW CASTLE          SUSSEX

PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAMS                BERKS               BRADFORD
BUCKS                CARBON              CHESTER
COLUMBIA             CUMBERLAND          DAUPHIN
DELAWARE             JUNIATA             LACKAWANNA
LANCASTER            LEBANON             LEHIGH
LUZERNE              LYCOMING            MONROE
MONTGOMERY           MONTOUR             NORTHAMPTON
NORTHUMBERLAND       PERRY               PHILADELPHIA
PIKE                 SCHUYLKILL          SNYDER
SULLIVAN             SUSQUEHANNA         UNION
WAYNE                WYOMING             YORK

645AM UPDATE

Tornado Warnings for all parts of DMV have expired. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
 Northwestern District of Columbia…
 South Central Montgomery County in central Maryland…
 Arlington County in northern Virginia…
 Northeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
 The Western City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…
 The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia…

* Until 945 AM EDT.

* At 637 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
 heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
 has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour.
 Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
 warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
 shortly.

 HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

 SOURCE…Radar.

 IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
          areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
          other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
 Arlington…                       Alexandria…
 Bethesda…                        Annandale…
 Springfield…                     Vienna…
 Groveton…                        Falls Church…
 Mantua…                          Fort Belvoir…
 Pimmit Hills…                    Mclean…
 American Legion Bridge…          Rosslyn…
 Potomac…                         Burke…
 Oakton…                          Lincolnia…
 Tysons Corner…                   Franconia…

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

640AM UPDATE

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Warnings for parts of Maryland and Virginia as the remnants of Debby hit the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions with heavy rains, flash flooding and damaging winds. 

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FAIRFAX  AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA…

At 639 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over I395 and I495 Interchange, or over Springfield,
moving north at 55 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
        debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
        Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
        homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near…
 Annandale around 645 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Springfield, Hayfield, and West Springfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

630AM UPDATE

VIRGINIA TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Tornado Warning for…
 Southern Arlington County in northern Virginia…
 Southeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia…
 East central Prince William County in northern Virginia…
 The southwestern City of Alexandria in northern Virginia…

* Until 645 AM EDT.

* At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
 was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 55 mph.

 HAZARD…Tornado.

 SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

 IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
          flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
          shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
          Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
          likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
 Springfield, Groveton, Fort Belvoir, Woodbridge, Burke, Lorton,
 Franconia, Hybla Valley, and Newington around 625 AM EDT.
 Alexandria, Annandale, Huntington, Lincolnia, and I395 and I495
 Interchange around 630 AM EDT.
 Mantua around 635 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hayfield, North Springfield, Mount Vernon, West Springfield,
Ravensworth, Mason Neck, and Potomac Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

MARYLAND TORNADO WARNING

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CHARLES COUNTY…

At 622 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Woodbridge, moving north at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
        debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
        Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
        homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include…
Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Marbury, and Rison.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

6AM UPDATE

A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM EDT FOR WEST

CENTRAL CHARLES COUNTY…

At 602 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over Fairview Beach, moving north at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying

         debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.

         Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile

         homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of

west central Charles County, including the following locations…

Nanjemoy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest

floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a

mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter

and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not

wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!