Flood Watch issued September 13 at 1:57AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.
* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms with localized narrow
bands of torrential rainfall overspread the region this morning.
Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 2 inches are expected.
However...localized narrow bands of 2-4" of rain are possible
within a 3 hour period. While it remains uncertain if these
narrow bands of heavier rain occur...the potential exists for
localized flash flooding...especially if it were to occur over a
vulnerable urban center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 12:00 - ma klo 1:00
