...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Pennsylvania...northeast
Pennsylvania...and southeast Pennsylvania...including the
following areas...in east central Pennsylvania...Berks, Lehigh,
and Northampton. In northeast Pennsylvania...Carbon and Monroe. In
southeast Pennsylvania...Eastern Chester, Upper Bucks, Western
Chester, and Western Montgomery.
* WHEN...From Noon EDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving line of heavy showers and thunderstorms is
expected to develop and move east across the watch area this
afternoon and evening. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are expected with localized amounts of 3 to 5 inches
possible. These totals may result in flash flooding of urban
and low lying areas. Additionally, there is potential for
some main stem river flooding due to the excessive runoff.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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