** 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, RensselaerSaratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington Counties

Dear Emergency Managers and other partners,

Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southern Vermont, Berkshires, Taconics, mid Hudson Valley and Northwestern Connecticut through 6 PM Today.   Heavy rainfall of up two inches combined with some snowmelt and runoff due to frozen ground could result in minor river flooding and isolated flash flooding.  Across the entire region, minor flooding of urban, low lying and poor drainage areas will be possible during times of heavy rainfall this morning into early this afternoon.

Please see attached briefing for further details. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via:

3. Social Media:  Facebook and Twitter
4. Telephone:  (518) 435-9575

Sincerely,
NWS Albany
www.weather.gov/albany