EVENT: Flood Watch
ALERT:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Adams, Cameron, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk,
Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, McKean,
Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, Northern
Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder,
Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan,
Tioga, Union, Warren and York.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
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...
- Additional rainfall between 2 and 3 inches is forecast
through Wednesday. Locally higher amounts up to 4 inches are
possible. The heavy rainfall forecast through midweek will
result in an increasing risk of flooding in the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTIONS:
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.
TARGET AREA: Warren; McKean; Potter; Elk; Cameron; Northern Clinton; Northern Centre; Southern Centre; Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata; Fulton; Franklin; Tioga; Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming; Union; Snyder; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia; Perry; Dauphin; Schuylkill; Lebanon; Cumberland; Adams; York; Lancaster