Flash flood warnings extended across Maine on this rainy Sunday. Residents can expect torrential rain with the possibility of flooding. WARNING EFFECTIVE:CumberlandYork County Tornado WatchCumberlandYork County Flash Flood WarningCumberland CountyOxford CountyYork CountyCoos County, NHCarroll County, NHA expects widespread 2-3 inches of rain. Local areas can see 4 to 6 inches or more due to heavy rain. In many places, just 1.5 inches of rain within an hour will lead to flash flooding. Plan ahead, especially for those who live in flood-prone or recently heavily impacted areas. The water level rose in rivers and streams as well as washed roads. Take Flash Flood Warnings very seriously and do not attempt to drive through floodwaters. Another smaller but present threat is the potential for isolated severe storms, especially farther south and west. There is a high chance of a weak tornado and/or severe wind gusts Sunday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts of just 40 mph can uproot trees due to saturated ground.
Flash flood warnings extended across Maine on this rainy Sunday. Residents can expect torrential rain with the possibility of flooding.
WARNING EFFECTIVE:
tornado clock
Cumberland
York County
Flash flood warning
Cumberland County
Oxford County
York County
Coos County, SMALL
Carroll County, SMALL
A wide range of 2-3 inches of rain is expected. Local areas can see 4 to 6 inches or more due to heavy rain. In many places, just 1.5 inches of rain within an hour will lead to flash flooding.
Plan ahead, especially for those who live in flood-prone or recently heavily impacted areas. The water level rose in rivers and streams as well as washed roads. Take Flash Flood Warnings very seriously and do not attempt to drive through floodwaters.
Another smaller but present threat is the possibility of isolated severe storms, especially further south and west. There is a high chance of a weak tornado and/or severe wind gusts Sunday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts of just 40 mph can uproot trees due to saturated ground.
