Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in DC and NC

A First Warning Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday due to heavy rain and gusty winds expected. Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, is anticipated, leading to potential flooding and poor drainage. Strong winds, reaching up to 50 mph, may cause power outages in certain areas. The rain will gradually taper off by Monday evening, followed by cooler temperatures and a chance of mixed rain and snow showers on Tuesday.