[Weather] Flash Flood Watch through Tonight

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

There are no changes to the forecast regarding the heavy rainfall and risk
of flash flooding. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH continues for central/eastern MA and
RI where confidence is highest for heavy rainfall and localized flash
flooding. Details below.

*What:*

   - Heavy rainfall with rainfall rates 1-2 inches/per hour
   - Total rainfall of 2 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 5
   inches over a short period of time
   - Pockets of significant urban and poor drainage flooding possible
   - Low risk for an isolated severe storm

*Where:*

   - The greatest risk across eastern MA and RI, but axis of heavy rainfall
   may still shift slightly

*When:*

   - Heaviest rainfall will be tonight through the early morning hours
   - Best chance for an isolated severe storm will be tonight

*Uncertainty:*

   - The heaviest rainfall amounts and potential flooding will be
   localized, and thus amounts will vary considerably over short distances.
   However, the greatest confidence lies within the Flash Flood Watch area.


If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to
contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>,
or at the following:

National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
46 Commerce Way
Norton, MA 02766
508.622.3280
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