...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following
area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas,
Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern
Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington and Western
Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks,
Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester and Western Montgomery.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.
* 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. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A very warm and humid airmass will be in place ahead of an
approaching cold front, which will push across the region
through tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are
expected to develop this afternoon into tonight, which will
be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Forecast rainfall
amounts of 1 to 3 inches can generally be expected, with
localized amounts of 5 to 7 inches or greater possible.
Rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour. Significant
flash flooding is possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Have multiple reliable ways
to receive Flash Flood Warnings. If you encounter a flooded road,
Turn Around, Don`t Drown.
