#MEwx Flood Advisory now in Effect for our area

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Gray ME

6:03 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:15 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Maine, including the following

counties, Kennebec, Knox and Lincoln.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 6:03 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain

have fallen.

- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected

over the area. This additional rain will result in minor

flooding.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Augusta, Rockland, Gardiner, Camden, Lincolnville,

Litchfield, Farmingdale, Manchester, Hallowell and Warren.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where

you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become

killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or

creeks.

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ARNOTT