Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Southern Fairfield and Southern New Haven and southeast New York, including the following areas, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Southern Westchester.

* WHEN...From 10 PM EST this evening through Sunday 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... - Low pressure is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of rain across the area. Some locally higher amounts are possible. The heaviest of the rain is expected to occur this evening into the overnight hours. The steady rainfall should end by daybreak Sunday. Due to saturated conditions from the recent rainfall events earlier this week, quick responding rivers and streams may reach or exceed bankfull. In addition, coastal flooding may exacerbate flooding on tidal rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN FAIRFIELD ... NORTHERN NEW HAVEN ... SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD ... SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN ... ORANGE ... PUTNAM ... NORTHERN WESTCHESTER ... SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER

Instructions:

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.