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Flood Advisory

National Weather Service New York NY

607 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018



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New Haven CT-Middlesex CT-

607 PM EDT THU AUG 2 2018



The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a



* Flood Advisory for...

  North central New Haven County in southern Connecticut...

  Northern Middlesex County in southern Connecticut...



* Until 730 PM EDT.



* At 607 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

  thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.



* Some locations that will experience flooding include...

  Meriden, Middletown, Wallingford, East Hampton, Durham, Cheshire,

  Cromwell, Portland, Middlefield and Lake Pocotopaug--East Hampton.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.



Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small

creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as

well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.



In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded

roads. Find an alternate route.



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LAT...LON 4156 7246 4144 7284 4156 7289 4154 7285

      4157 7284 4157 7283 4155 7282 4157 7280

      4158 7275 4159 7275 4159 7273 4163 7271

      4164 7263 4163 7262 4164 7250



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