Orange, MA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Hartford CT and Tolland CT and western Massachusetts,
including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern
Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western
Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moderate to heavy rains Friday morning through Saturday
morning will bring 2-3 inches of rain to the watch area.
Given the wet antecedent conditions and already high flows,
minor to moderate river flooding is expected across much of
the CT river.  Minor street and nuisance flooding is
possible, but flash flooding is unlikely.
- 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.

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