Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Caribou ME
423 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Eastport, Ellsworth, Perry, Cherryfield,
Orland, Bucksport, Castine, Bar Harbor, and Machias
423 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.

* WHERE...A portion of Coastal Downeast Maine, including the
  following areas, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 2.50 inches are possible along
    the Downeast coast. The heaviest rainfall rates are expected
    Saturday evening through late Saturday night. However,
    uncertainty with precipitation type still exists. This could
    lead to more sleet and snow which would diminish rain totals
    and lessen the flood threat.
  - 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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AStrauser


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