DMV Braces For Coastal Storm

(Washington, DC) — Today’s a good day for DMV homeowners to clear those gutters with foul weather on the way. Tropical Storm Ophelia is gaining strength off the coast and heading our way. Winds will start picking up later today and rain is coming tonight. Three inches or more is expected before the storm blows out on Sunday. A Coastal Flood Advisory for the shoreline in DC, Arlington County and Alexandria begins at midnight and runs until 6:00 tomorrow morning. Tidal flooding is likely, especially during high tide overnight.