Flood Watch issues for South Coast, Greater New Bedford area

“FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING:

* WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHEN: From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday morning.

* 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: Very wet antecedent conditions and one hour flash flood guidance below an inch and a half combined with the potential for an additional 2-4 inches of rain to fall will result in renewed flooding concerns, particularly in communities who received more than 3 inches of rain on Tuesday. – 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.”