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Flash Flood Watch 8, NWS State College, PA

August 30, 202127 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this flash flood watch at Aug 30, 2021, 4:11 AM EDT for 27 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2021, 4:11 AM EDT (08:11 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 1, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 1, 2021, 10:54 PM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA
Flood severity
None
All 27 counties

Adams County, PA, Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Columbia County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, Mifflin County, PA, Montour County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Perry County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Sullivan County, PA, Union County, PA, York County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 178 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 529 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-08-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
529 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-80 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
881 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

384 
WGUS61 KCTP 300811
FFACTP

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
411 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-302300-
/O.NEW.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
411 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Pennsylvania, including 
  the following areas, Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, 
  Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, 
  Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, 
  Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, 
  Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, 
  Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Union and York.

* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Heavy rainfall associated with Ida will result in an increased 
  risk of flooding. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches possible 
  across south-central Pennsylvania.

* Considerable river flooding is also possible. The greatest risk of 
  minor to moderate flood stages will be along small streams and 
  creeks in south-central Pennsylvania.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Steinbugl/Martin
8 follow-up statements
532 
WGUS61 KCTP 301952
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
352 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-311200-
/O.CON.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
352 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Heavy rainfall associated with Ida will result in an increased 
  risk of flooding. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected with locally higher amounts up to 7 inches possible 
  across south-central Pennsylvania.

* Considerable river flooding is also possible. The greatest risk of 
  minor to moderate flood stages will be along small streams and 
  creeks in south-central Pennsylvania.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CR
641 
WGUS61 KCTP 310850
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
450 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-010030-
/O.CON.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
450 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Excessive rainfall associated with Ida combined with pre-saturated 
  conditions will result in an increasing likelihood of significant 
  flash and urban flooding impacts in parts of the watch area. 
  Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are forecast across south-central 
  Pennsylvania with locally higher amounts up to 7 inches possible.

* Considerable river flooding is becoming more probable with several 
  small streams and creeks expected to reach minor to moderate flood 
  levels in the Juniata and Lower Main Stem Susquehanna River 
  basins. A few points could crest above major flood stage with 
  significant inundation flooding possible in adjacent areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Steinbugl/Martin
435 
WGUS61 KCTP 311914
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-010315-
/O.CON.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Torrential rainfall associated with the remnants of Ida combined 
  already-wet soils will increase the likelihood of significant 
  flash and urban flooding for much of the watch area. Rainfall 
  totals of 4 to 6 inches are forecast across south-central 
  Pennsylvania with locally higher amounts or 7 or 8 inches 
  possible. The rainfall amounts will taper off from south to north, 
  with much lower amounts expected north of State College and 
  Williamsport.

* Roads and bridges may become impassable and homes may be flooded. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood and Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Dangelo
188 
WGUS61 KCTP 010041
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
841 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-011245-
/O.CON.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T1200Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
841 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY 
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday morning.

* Heavy rain associated with the remnants of Ida will overspread the 
  region Wednesday, bringing the potential of flash and urban 
  flooding to the watch area. The area of greatest risk is across 
  the Laurel Highlands northeast into the Pocono Mountains. Rainfall 
  totals of 4 to 7 inches are forecast in this area, resulting in 
  significant flooding. Rainfall totals are likely to be slightly 
  less near I-80 and for areas southeast of Harrisburg. The rain 
  should taper off from west to east across central Pennsylvania 
  Wednesday evening.

* Some roads and bridges may become impassable and homes may be 
  flooded.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KF
097 
WGUS61 KCTP 010333
FFACTP

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
1133 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-011145-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T0900Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
1133 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH 
THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* From 5 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday morning.

* Heavy rain associated with the remnants of Ida will overspread the 
  region Wednesday, bringing the potential of flash and urban 
  flooding to the watch area. The area of greatest risk is across 
  the Laurel Highlands northeast into the Pocono Mountains. Rainfall 
  totals of 4 to 7 inches are forecast in this area, resulting in 
  significant flooding. Rainfall totals are likely to be slightly 
  less near I-80 and for areas southeast of Harrisburg. The rain 
  should taper off from west to east across central Pennsylvania 
  Wednesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

KF
497 
WGUS61 KCTP 010842
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
442 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033>036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-
063>066-020000-
/O.CON.KCTP.FF.A.0008.210901T0900Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-
Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, State College, DuBois, Lock 
Haven, Trout Run, Bloomsburg, Danville, Somerset, Selinsgrove, 
Harrisburg, Shamokin, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Sunbury, Renovo, 
Williamsport, York, Lewistown, Berwick, McConnellsburg, Johnstown, 
Bedford, Laporte, Mifflintown, Newport, Lewisburg, Mount Union, 
Pottsville, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Hershey, Altoona, Carlisle, 
Philipsburg, and Clearfield
442 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, 
  Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, 
  Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
  Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, 
  Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, 
  Sullivan, Union and York.

* Through Thursday morning.

* Heavy to extreme rainfall associated with the remnants of Ida will 
  likely result in significant rapid-onset and inundation flooding. 
  The heaviest rainfall of 4 to 8 inches is expected in the southern 
  portion of the watch area.

* Considerable river flooding is forecast with several small 
  streams, creeks, and tributaries in the Juniata and Lower Main 
  Stem Susquehanna River basins expected to crest above minor to 
  moderate flood levels early Thursday. A few points could crest 
  above major flood stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Steinbugl
473 
WGUS61 KCTP 012252
FFACTP

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
652 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PAZ012-017>019-024>026-033>036-041-042-045-046-020000-
/O.CAN.KCTP.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210902T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-
Blair-Huntingdon-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Northern Lycoming-
Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Including the cities of Mount Union, Bedford, State College, DuBois, 
Chambersburg, Lock Haven, Trout Run, Renovo, Altoona, Williamsport, 
Somerset, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Laporte, Philipsburg, 
McConnellsburg, and Johnstown
652 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Pennsylvania, 
including the following areas, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, 
Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, 
Northern Lycoming, Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern Clinton, 
Southern Lycoming and Sullivan has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. The heavy rain is over. Area creeks 
and streams will rise only slightly more before falling tonight, and 
no additional flash flooding is expected. Continue to heed any road 
closures.

$$

PAZ027-028-049>053-056>059-063>066-020500-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210902T0500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mifflin-Juniata-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Newport, Pottsville, Selinsgrove, Lancaster, 
Shamokin, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Sunbury, Hershey, Mifflintown, 
Harrisburg, Bloomsburg, York, Danville, Lewistown, Berwick, 
Lewisburg, and Carlisle
652 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, 
  Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, 
  Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union 
  and York.

* Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* Heavy rainfall will be tapering off early this evening. Some heavy 
  rainfall is still possible before midnight, which could still 
  produce new areas of flash flooding. Many area streams and rivers 
  are already running high or have gone out of their banks. While 
  some additional rises are possible overnight, most of the smaller 
  streams and creeks will be falling through the night. Only the 
  large creeks and rivers will remain in flood status by morning.

* Flash flooding can inundate roadways and flood homes in less than 
  a few hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Dangelo
880 
WGUS61 KCTP 020254
FFACTP

Flood Watch
National Weather Service State College PA
1054 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

PAZ027-028-049>053-056>059-063>066-020400-
/O.CAN.KCTP.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-210902T0500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mifflin-Juniata-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Newport, Pottsville, Selinsgrove, Lancaster, 
Shamokin, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Sunbury, Hershey, Mifflintown, 
Harrisburg, Bloomsburg, York, Danville, Lewistown, Berwick, 
Lewisburg, and Carlisle
1054 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Pennsylvania has been 
cancelled.

The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled. The rain has ended and no 
additional flash flooding is expected.

The larger rivers will continue to rise for a short while, and any 
additional flooding will be confined to locations along the larger 
creeks and rivers. Please continue to heed any road closures.

$$

Dangelo

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