Batten down the hatches: Wicked weather on the way - WTOP Morning Headlines - Friday, July 28, 2017

Severe weather is poised to cause massive headaches for the D.C. area Friday and Saturday. Widespread rain of 1 to 3 inches is likely but some areas might see more. A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - July 28, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Batten down the hatches: Wicked weather on the way]( Severe weather is poised to cause massive headaches for the D.C. area Friday and Saturday. Widespread rain of 1 to 3 inches is likely but some areas might see more. A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know. [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Fairfax County school board favors changing school’s Confederate name]( The Fairfax County School Board has approved a measure late Thursday night to change the name of J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church. 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