Flood Watch Issued
From
West Newton
Sent
Thu, Feb 19 @ 11:14am
Description
Flood Watch issued February 19 at 11:08AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along rivers.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania,
including the following areas, in northwest Pennsylvania, Forest,
Jefferson PA and Venango. In southwest Pennsylvania, Fayette,
Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and
Lawrence. In western Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion,
Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana and Westmoreland.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Ice jam potential.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts 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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