A Flood Watch remains in effect from 2:00 pm EDT this afternoon through this evening according to the National Weather Service.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey...and Pennsylvania...including the
following areas...in New Jersey...Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, and
Warren. In Pennsylvania...Berks, Carbon, Eastern Chester, Lehigh,
Monroe, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western
Montgomery.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are expected across the
watch area this afternoon and this evening. Widespread
rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches with localized amounts of 3-5
inches are expected. These totals may result in flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
$$
Fitzsimmons
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