Flash Flood Watch Friday morning

259 PM EDT Thu Jul 5 2018

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including the
following areas, in northern Delaware, New Castle. In
northeast Maryland, Cecil. In New Jersey, Camden, Eastern
Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris,
Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset, Warren, and Western
Monmouth. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Delaware, Eastern Chester,
Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Northampton,
Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western
Montgomery.

* From 2 AM EDT Friday through Friday afternoon

* A period of heavy rain and thunderstorms could result in
flooding issues early Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
Generally, 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected, with localized
amounts of 3 to 4 inches possible.

* The heaviest rain is expected to fall during the morning hours,
impacting the morning commute across the area. Excessive
rainfall within a short period of time can lead to rapidly
rising water and flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and
along small creeks and streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash
flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to
occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters
may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams
and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location
that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash
flood warning is issued for your area.