The rain is coming.
Some forecast as much as 11 inches over the next seven days.
The downpour is expected to begin this evening with a flood watch that goes into effect tonight and runs through Saturday.
And, that’s even before Hurricane Joaquin gets to the peninsula.
Delmarvans are advised to brace for inland and coastal flooding as well as heavy rain.
A number of events this weekend have been cancelled or delayed because of the weather.
The Maryland Ironman has been put off until October 17th while the Crisfield Outdoor Expo won’t be back until next May.
Cancellations include Relay for Life for Wicomic County and Bluegrass by the Bay.
Meanwhile, at the Dover International Speedway officials are worried as tens of thousands of people have arrived or are on their way for this weekend’s fall race.
Organizers of the event will be using social and conventional media to keep fans informed if there are any changes in the schedule.
Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Governor Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency for Virginia. That allows public safety officials to respond to flooding from unrelenting rainfall expected over the next week.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe is urging Virginia residents to prepare for more potentially damaging storms the rest of next week.
McAuliffe says residents need to be aware of weather forecasts and get to a safe location in the event of further flooding.
McAuliffe said he could not stress enough the imperative for Virginians to focus on the rainstorms, well before Hurricane Joaquin could potentially impact Virginia.
The governor added that he has instructed his secretary of public safety and homeland security to make every preparation for a major event over the coming days.
