Soggy New Year's Eve For Montgomery County

BETHESDA, MD — This New Year's Eve will be a wet one. But that won't stop New Year's revelers from going out and celebrating.

The National Weather Service says there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation Monday evening, with a rainfall accumulation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Light rain is expected before 1 a.m. South winds will turn into southwest winds before midnight, with gusts up to 22 mph.

Forecasters also say temperatures will rise to around 56 degrees by 4 a.m. Montgomery County residents might encounter some fog before 10 p.m. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution. There is a chance of showers between 1 and 4 a.m.

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