You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell overnight combined with rapid snowmelt. This resulted in numerous rivers and streams going into flood or expected to go into flood within 24 hours from the residual runoff. In addition...another widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday. This may exacerbate current river and stream flooding and/or result in additional flooding. Therefore...the Flood Watch has been extended through Saturday. ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell overnight combined with rapid snowmelt. This resulted in numerous rivers and streams going into flood or expected to go into flood within 24 hours from the residual runoff. In addition...another widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday. This may exacerbate current river and stream flooding and/or result in additional flooding. Therefore...the Flood Watch has been extended through Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT, Massachusetts, including the following areas, Central Middlesex MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southern Worcester MA, Suffolk MA, Western Essex MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA, and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations with the next 24 hours. Also...another widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain may result in renewed or additional flooding Friday night into early Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood