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Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of Hudson Valley
Rivers and streams are already running high, the National Weather Service said.
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MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of the Hudson Valley Thursday.
DESCRIPTION: The flood watch remains in effect through late Thursday night.
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE...In east central New York, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Dutchess.
WHEN...Through late tonight.
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IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rainfall will occur into this evening as a line of strong thunderstorms moves through. Rivers and streams are already running high and any additional rainfall will go straight to run-off in areas that have recently flooded. Additional forecast rainfall amounts are 1 to 1.5 inches, locally up to 3 inches in the heaviest thunderstorms.
INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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