Headline

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:20AM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Description

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Very late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms with localized narrow
bands of torrential rainfall are possible very late tonight into
Sunday afternoon. Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 2 inches
are expected. However...localized narrow bands of 2-4" of rain
are possible within a 3 hour period. While it remains uncertain
if these narrow bands of heavier rain occur...the potential
exists for localized flash flooding...especially if it were to
occur over a vulnerable urban center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Additional Details