FLASH FLOOD WARNING for parts of Lancaster, Lebanon counties
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
North Central Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania…
Southeastern Lebanon County in south central Pennsylvania…
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
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…
Ephrata, Lititz, Manheim, Akron, Denver, Reamstown, Rothsville,
Adamstown, Brickerville, Kleinfeltersville, Reinholds, Schoeneck,
Penryn and Lancaster Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Watches vs warnings
Knowing the difference between severe watches and warnings is crucial to helping you and your family stay safe before and during severe weather.
A watch means ingredients are in place for severe weather to develop. This means severe weather could happen, and you should have a plan ready in case severe weather develops later in the day.
A warning means severe weather is happening, and you need to take action now to protect yourself, others and your property.
In addition to watches and warnings, there are outlooks that can be issued days in advance. Different threat levels are given to different areas.
Ready, get set, go
READY | If your town is in a severe outlook, be ready. Pay attention to the forecast in the coming hours and days, as severe weather may be possible.
GET SET | If a severe weather watch is issued for your town, that means ingredients are present for severe weather to occur. Severe weather is going to be possible.
GO | A severe warning has been issued. That means severe weather is happening now. Take cover.
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