Wappingers Falls, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...In New York, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, and Dutchess
Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In Connecticut,
Litchfield County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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 with heavy
downpours are expected this afternoon and evening. Storms
will be slow moving and may repeatedly track over the same
areas, which will increase the threat for flash flooding.
Urban, low lying and poor drainage areas will be most
susceptible to flooding.
- 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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