Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
508 AM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021
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Schuylkill-Lebanon-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Pottsville, Lancaster, and Lebanon
508 AM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Lancaster, Lebanon and Schuylkill.
* Through Monday morning.
* Bands of slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms associated
with the western edge of deep tropical moisture from Hurricane
Henri will occur across the watch area today and tonight. Several
rounds of heavy rainfall with rates in excess of 2 inches per hour
will elevate the threat for flooding of poor drainage areas, along
with small streams and creeks. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches
are expected by 8 am Monday. Localized flash flooding may occur
in areas experiencing longer durations of heavy rain.
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.
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