Wallkill, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

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

* WHERE...Dutchess and Ulster Counties in eastern New York.

* 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.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon into this evening.  Showers and thunderstorms will be
capable of producing heavy downpours, with rainfall rates
reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.  Rainfall of this
intensity may lead to flash flooding, especially within urban and
low lying areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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