Norwalk, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio, including
the following counties, in north central Ohio, Erie and Huron. In
northwest Ohio, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms with periods of torrential rain
rates will continue to occasionally affect the area through
this afternoon. Rain rates of greater than 2 inches per hour
are possible with thunderstorms, which can quickly result in
flooding in prone areas.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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