Colrain, MA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
area, Hartford 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...From noon EDT today through this evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving thunderstorms will bring heavy rain and scattered
flash flooding this afternoon and evening.
- 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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