Flood Watch issued July 5 at 2:08PM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the
following area, Southern Bristol MA and Rhode Island, including
the following areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI,
Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI,
Washington RI and Western Kent RI.
* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Urban Flash flooding is also possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rain are expected at times starting late
tonight. Heavy rain will be most like Monday into Tuesday
afternoon. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are
expected into Tuesday. However, narrow bands of torrential
rainfall may result in localized amounts of 4-6 inches of
rain inside 6 hours. It remains low confidence when and where
these potential narrow bands of heavy rainfall setup.
However, if they occur they will bring the potential for
urban and/or small stream flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 9:00 - ti klo 21:00
