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WGUS71 KBOX 080103
FFSBOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
903 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

CTC003-080230-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hartford CT-
903 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN HARTFORD COUNTY...

At 859 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported numerous locations 
inundated in flood waters in and around West Hartford CT due to 
excessive rainfall. 

Spotters have also reported many cars remain stuck in flood waters 
with several having been removed by local authorities. Water rescues 
have also occurred with this activity. 

Nearly four inches of rain have already fallen. The heaviest rain 
has begun to shift east and out of the warned area. Flash flooding 
continues. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Southington,
Newington, Windsor, South Windsor, Farmington, Wolcott, Simsbury,
Bloomfield, Berlin, Avon, Plainville, East Windsor, Canton,
Burlington, East Granby and Terryville Station.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 4191 7281 4190 7258 4160 7282 4160 7293
      4164 7294 4164 7299 4170 7299

$$

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