Flash flood watch in place for Baltimore as Elsa approaches; storm to hit southern Maryland and Eastern Shore hardest

In some areas, showers and thunderstorms began Thursday afternoon, thanks to an outer band of Elsa. Forecasters say storms will increase in intensity Thursday night. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain is likely to fall in the Baltimore area, largely late Thursday and into Friday, which could cause flooding in urban and low-lying areas.