NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Nottingham area.

The watch will remain in effect until 4 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday evening and into the overnight hours.

Some of the showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall, with localized amounts between 2 and 4 inches likely.

Potential impacts include rapid rises of water, flooded roads, and flooding of structures in low lying areas near streams.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.