Forecasters say worst of the weather should begin to move out of the region by early afternoon

City Fire Department Deputy Emergency Services Coordinator Victor Podbielski talks about preparing for a big tropical storm.

REC says the brunt of the storm is expected to arrive overnight and continue through Tuesday afternoon, dropping 3 to 5 inches of rain and bringing wind gusts of 40-plus mph in some areas.

Notify NNEC of any downed power lines, trees on the line, or a power outage, by calling 1-866-663-2688.

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for much of central and southern MD, DC, as well as portions of northeastern VA along the I-95 corridor. Flooding rain, wind damage, and tidal flooding are all threats to the area.

What does Tropical Storm Isaias mean for Northern and Central Virginia and the Northern Neck.   

Fabulous sunset on the Rappahannock in Fredericksburg ahead of tropical weather. Photos courtesy Kevin Brown and the On the Fredericksburg Va Trails Facebook page.

The National Weather Service says due to Tropical Storm Isaias’ threat to our area, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for counties along the I-95 corridor and east. Flash Flooding will likely be our biggest impact Mon eve – Tue eve. Tidal/coastal flooding (Tue and Tue eve) is also a concern.

National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Watch Monday afternoon thru Tuesday night