Sleet falling for 1st time this season - WTOP Morning Headlines - Thursday, November 15, 2018

Sleet is falling over much of the WTOP listening area. Some school systems are delayed. Others are closed. Federal agencies in the area are open, but employees have the option to use unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework. The afternoon will likely bring rain, except in the northern and western suburbs where snow and sleet are possible. A flood watch goes into effect at noon for much of the area. Moderately heavy rain is expected this afternoon and evening. Up to 2 inches of rain will fall. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - November 15, 2018 [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Sleet falling for 1st time this season]( Sleet is falling over much of the WTOP listening area. Some school systems are delayed. Others are closed. Federal agencies in the area are open, but employees have the option to use unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework. The afternoon will likely bring rain, except in the northern and western suburbs where snow and sleet are possible. 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