The Brief
- The DMV faces a prolonged, soggy workweek with persistent rain and winds.
- Onshore winds will trap water in tributaries and back bays across Maryland and Virginia, leading to elevated flooding.
- Coastal areas face 40 to 50 mph wind gusts and hazardous 15 to 18-foot offshore waves.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A developing nor’easter is threatening to make for a miserable workweek across the DMV, bringing days of gusty winds, rain, and significant coastal flooding.
What we know:
According to FOX Weather, the system is beginning to take shape as a sharp cold front pushes off the East Coast.
For the Washington D.C. metro area, this means days of rain and wind as the week progresses. However, the biggest threats lie just to the east along the Maryland and Virginia shorelines.
Local perspective:…