**** 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, *No significant changes to the ongoing forecast.* A widespread soaking rainfall is expected Thursday through Thursday night. Some embedded thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours may occur during this period which could cause urban, low lying, poor drainage flooding along with rivers/streams approaching near bank-full. There is a low probability of isolated flash flooding as well. See attached graphics for details. Rainfall amounts could end up being locally higher than depicted, especially where downpours are most persistent. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us: 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