Abbottstown, PA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

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

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Adams, Lancaster and York.

* WHEN...From this afternoon 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 thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are forecast
later this afternoon and evening. Hourly rainfall rates of 1
to 2 inches are likely within the strongest storms and could
produce isolated instances of flash flooding in and near the
watch area.
- 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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