#MEwx Flood Watch now in effect

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

2:37 PM EDT Sun Jul 2 2023

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING.

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

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine, including

the following areas, in south central Maine, Coastal Waldo,

Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Southern

Somerset. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin.

* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of smaller

rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone

locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Low pressure developing off the coast tonight into Monday

morning will combine to produce a band of heavy rainfall

across the watch area. 1 to 3 inches of rain is likely with a

few higher amounts possible. This combined with already wet

ground may increase the chance for localized flash flooding.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor the latest forecast and be prepared to take

action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.