Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Delaware, northeastern Maryland, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.

* From 8:00 AM this morning until midnight tonight.

* Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop in the region today. Locally heavy downpours are anticipated. Rainfall amounts as high as 2 to 4 inches are possible in a short amount of time.

* The ground remains saturated and streams and creeks are running high. As a result, much of the area is more susceptible to flooding than usual. The heavy rain will result in flooding of roadways and areas of poor drainage, as well as small streams and creeks.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SALEM ... DELAWARE ... KENT ... COASTAL OCEAN ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... EASTERN CHESTER ... KENT ... TALBOT ... CAMDEN ... CAPE MAY ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... CUMBERLAND ... PHILADELPHIA ... QUEEN ANNE'S ... OCEAN ... CAROLINE ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... LOWER BUCKS ... INLAND SUSSEX ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... WESTERN CHESTER ... NEW CASTLE ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... CECIL ... GLOUCESTER ... ATLANTIC ... DELAWARE BEACHES

Instructions:

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties. Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area.