Flood Watch Issued
From
Forest Hills
Sent
Mon, Apr 1 @ 1:54pm
Description
Flood Watch issued April 1 at 1:48PM EDT until April 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Jefferson OH and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Higher
Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West
Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Hancock and Ohio.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
through Tuesday evening. Each will have the potential to
produce heavy rain, with a cumulative effect evolving to
create increasing potential for excessive runoff with each
successive round. Total rainfall estimates through Tuesday
evening will likely reach 1 to 2 inches across the Watch
area, with locally higher amounts up to 3 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to
flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood
warnings.
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