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       * Flash flood watch Wednesday 11 a.m. until Thursday 8 a.m. *

       Highs hit the mid-80s this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. Overall, it’s been pretty quiet today, but we’re beginning to see the first signs of the rainstorm to come. Ida is inbound with multiple hazards. Chief among them may be heavy and potentially flooding rain, but there’s also a heightened tornado threat to keep an eye on Wednesday.

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       Through tonight: Periodic showers and thunderstorms are possible as soon as this evening, as activity begins to stream in from the west and south. Odds of heavier rain and perhaps some strong storms will grow overnight, which could start causing localized flooding and perhaps even produce a tornado. Lows will be around 70 in most areas. Winds will be out of the northeast around 10 mph, with higher gusts.

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       Tomorrow (Wednesday): Any heavier activity overnight will wane into the morning. It could be that much of the morning will be dry and very muggy, with just occasional passing showers. Clouds will be numerous, racing and low. Breaks will be few. Showers and storms will become likely during the afternoon and evening. There could be more than one round, and any of these storms could rotate and potentially drop tornadoes.

       Ida’s remnants to bring possible flooding, tornadoes to D.C. region on Wednesday

       Additionally, a heavy rain threat will continue with any activity. Flooding will be possible, both flash flooding and river flooding. Two to four inches of rain will be probable across the area from southeast to northwest. Some spots will see more than that, especially to the north and west. Upstream rainfall is expected to be even heavier, so river flooding could increase even as the rain ends.

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       Highs will be around 80, give or take. Winds will swing around to the south, and turn gusty. They’ll be sustained around 15 mph, with gusts near 30 mph at times. Rain will wind down during the evening or early overnight.

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       Pollen update: Weed pollen is moderate/high. Mold spores, grass and tree pollen are all low.

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