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.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Far Northern and North Woods Maine, including the following areas, in Far Northern Maine, Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine, Northern Piscataquis and Northern Somerset. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong to severe thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall from these storms could cause flash flooding in low laying and flood prone areas. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood