...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...In New York, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In Connecticut, Litchfield County. * WHEN...From noon EDT today 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. &&
