#MEwx Flood Advisory now in effect

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Gray ME

5:08 AM EST Thu Mar 7 2024

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING.

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive

rainfall is expected.

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

the following counties, in south central Maine, Kennebec, Knox,

Lincoln and Sagadahoc. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin and

Cumberland.

* WHEN...Until 900 AM EST.

* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other

areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 5:08 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Portland, Lewiston, South Portland, Auburn, Brunswick,

Augusta, Westbrook, Bath, Gardiner and Mechanic Falls.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

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SJ