BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Tuesday in the Baltimore area.

The watch will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 6th.

Forecasters say heavy showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to drop 2–3 inches of rainfall, with up to 5 inches possible in some areas.

Residents should monitor local forecasts throughout the day. Motorists are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”