Flash Flood Warning for Dutchess, NY
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What you need to know
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- Dutchess
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 604 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or...
What the bulletin says to do
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
At 604 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pawling, Wingdale, Woodinville, West Pawling, Holmes, Hurd Corners, Baker Corner, Pecksville, Green Haven, Quaker Hill, Stormville, Webatuck and Shenandoah.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 6:04AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 5:03AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albany NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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