The post-Labor Day workweek got off to a wet start, but the afternoon commute will be much drier.
Storm Team4 has declared a weather alert for rain, plus flood watches and warnings in the D.C. area as several inches of rain were set to fall in the region.
A flood warning and flood watch have expired.
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“It’s not an all-day event, but it’s an impactful event during the morning hours,” Storm Team4 Meteorologist Somara Theodore said.
Tuesday Rain Timing and Potential Totals
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Waves of rain rolled over the D.C. area Tuesday morning.
Showers were set to drop 1 to 3 inches of rain but amounts up to 4 inches were possible in isolated spots, the National Weather Service said.
Skies began to clear up about lunchtime, although spotty showers may continue in areas north and west of D.C. into the evening. Highs will reach the low 80s.
Storm Team4 is tracking more on-and-off showers through Wednesday.
Partly sunny skies are set to return by Thursday.