Sterling, MA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
area, Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas,
Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA and Southern
Worcester 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...
- With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday
across central Worcester county, another 2-3 inches of rain
on Friday will likely cause small creeks and streams to
flood. 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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