Flood Watch in Effect Central PA
STATE COLLEGE-Central Pennsylvania is on high alert as the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch effective from late tonight through late Friday night. The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to bring heavy rainfall to the region, with forecasts predicting widespread accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and isolated areas receiving up to 7 inches. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to stay vigilant, monitor weather updates, and be prepared for possible flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Local authorities are advising the public to take necessary precautions and stay informed about potential flood warnings.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
351 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
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Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-
Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-
Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern
Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Perry-Cumberland-
Including the cities of Johnstown, Mount Union, Newport, State
College, Altoona, Laporte, McConnellsburg, Bedford, Philipsburg,
Clearfield, DuBois, Emporium, Renovo, Lewisburg, Carlisle,
Wellsboro, Williamsport, Selinsgrove, Mansfield, Chambersburg,
Trout Run, Coudersport, Lock Haven, Huntingdon, Lewistown,
Mifflintown, and Somerset
351 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
...A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A large portion of Central Pennsylvania, including the
following counties, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield,
Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin,
Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Perry,
Potter, Snyder, Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton,
Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Debby will bring heavy rainfall over the Watch area early
Friday morning through early Saturday morning. Widespread
rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected with
locally higher amounts of 6 to 7 inches possible.
- 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.
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Lambert/Gartner
