🚗 **Road-Weather Update: Flooding and Severe Storm Hazards**
– **DC Metro:** Flash flooding through **7:45 PM EDT** across northwest DC, southeastern Montgomery County, MD, and parts of northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, and eastern Prince William County. **1.5–3 inches** of rain has fallen, with another **1–2.5 inches** possible. Expect rapidly flooded streets, underpasses, and low-lying routes.
– **Southwestern PA & Northern WV:** Flash Flood Warning through **8 PM EDT** near Morgantown, Fairmont, Waynesburg, Westover, and Star City. Rainfall rates of **1–2 inches per hour** may cause flooding on streets, highways, and underpasses. A severe storm near Waynesburg is moving northeast at **25 mph** with **60 mph winds** and small hail through **5:45 PM EDT**. Another severe storm near Webster Springs, WV, has **60 mph winds** through **5:30 PM EDT**.
– **Orangeburg County, SC:** Severe thunderstorms moving northeast at **25 mph** may bring **60 mph wind gusts** through **5:15 PM EDT**. Use extra caution on **I-26 between mile markers 141–169** and **I-95 between mile markers 85–95** for fallen trees, power lines, and sudden wind gusts.
– **Northeast Ohio:** Flood Advisory through **7:45 PM EDT** for Cleveland, Solon, Warrensville Heights, Highland Hills, and Chesterland. Another **0.5–1 inch** of rain may worsen ponding and minor flooding on urban roads.
– **Charlotte-area North Carolina:** Flood Advisory through **7:30 PM EDT** for Huntersville, northwest Charlotte, Cornelius, Mooresville, and Mt. Holly. **1–3 inches** of rain has fallen, with up to another inch possible; watch for water-covered low spots and poor-drainage roads.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Slow down in heavy rain, allow extra stopping distance, and avoid areas with downed trees or power lines. Submit local road-weather reports to **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or HammerDownHeadlines.com / HammerDownNews.com. **Check local conditions before traveling.**