With rainfall rates that prolific, the threat of flash flooding is highly imminent. The flooding may prove to be locally severe, causing travel disruptions, property damage and the need for water rescues.

The most severe weather is expected between 2 p.m. and midnight tonight, with the potential for intense downpours and damaging winds.

Thousands in the Baltimore area are without power after severe storms swept through the region Thursday evening, prompting a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service. According to Baltimore Gas and Electric,