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Flood Watch issued November 6 at 2:30PM EST until November 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA, United States of America

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the
following areas, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Plymouth MA,
Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and
Western Plymouth MA and Rhode Island, including the following
areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI,
Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and
Western Kent RI.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rain today through Saturday morning may result
in an additional 2 to 3 inches of rainfall across RI and
Southeast MA, with a low risk (less than 30 percent) of isolated
higher amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionNorthern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; W
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyPossible
Cap Expires2026-11-07T10:00:00-05:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; W

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