Autumn arrived earlier this morning signaling the start of one of the most beautiful times of the year in Washington. Unfortunately, this forecast won't be winning a beauty contest anytime soon.

A cold front will slowly move toward the mid-Atlantic today and eventually stall across the area later tonight and into tomorrow. With abundant moisture surging northward, periods of heavy rain along with a few thunderstorms are expected today.

A flash flood watch has been issued for much of the area, click here for details. Rain totals will average up to two-inches, with some areas receiving as much as three-to-four-inches in a short period of time. Rain will diminish to scattered showers overnight with areas of fog developing. Lows will fall into the 60s.

Saturday remains unsettled with scattered showers and a little sunshine, Sunday appears to be a repeat performance.

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