**** The information in this email pertains to the following areas only:**** *- In Connecticut: Litchfield County* *- In Massachusetts: Berkshire County* *- In Vermont: Bennington & Windham Counties* *- In New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties* Dear Emergency Managers and other partners, A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire forecast area until 8 AM Friday. A widespread 2 - 4 inches of rain is likely with isolated higher amounts possible in the high terrain. The rainfall may become locally heavy which may result in some poor drainage flooding of low lying areas, and ponding of water on roadways. Leaves and other debris could clog some drains and produce some nuisance flooding. Isolated main stem river flooding is also possible. A Wind Advisory continues until 8 pm today, northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph are possible. Please see attached forecast graphics for total rainfall as well as maximum wind gusts for this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: 1. Email: alb.stormreport@noaa.gov 2. NWSChat at https://nwschat.weather.gov/live/ 3. Social Media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/NWSAlbany> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany> 4. Telephone: (518) 435-9575 <518-435-9575> Sincerely, NWS Albany www.weather.gov/albany