Flood Watch
From Thu 11 am until Fri 12 am EDT

Issued By
Boston - MA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT. Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and Western Plymouth MA. Portions of Rhode Island, including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI and Western Kent RI

Description
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT. Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and Western Plymouth MA. Portions of Rhode Island, including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI and Western Kent RI.

WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong to severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated soil promotes a flash flood threat for the area. - 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.