FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

  * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will become increasingly likely later today * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the following areas, in southern Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London. In northeast New Jersey, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union. In southeast New York, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Northwest Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Southern Westchester and Southwest Suffolk. * WHEN...Through this 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... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the watch area today. Multiple rounds of showers, including training of thunderstorms, remains likely today. On average, rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches can be expected, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches possible. Can not rule out the potential for a few isolated spots receiving 7+ inches. Localized significant flooding remains likely in areas where the heaviest rainfall occurs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.