#MEwx updated Flood Watch for today

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

8:03 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which

could reach critical levels.

FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be

possible.

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

the following areas, in Maine, Central Interior Cumberland. In

south central Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec,

Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Southern Somerset. In southwest

Maine, Androscoggin and Coastal Cumberland.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding

may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Rainfall of 2 inches or more is possible in the watch area.

This in combination with 1 to 2 inches of snowmelt will lead

to small stream flooding. Urban and low lying flooding is

also possible.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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SJ