WCBC

February 15th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of western Maryland, east central Ohio, Pennsylvania,
  and West Virginia, including the following areas, in western
  Maryland, Garrett. In east central Ohio, Belmont, Carroll,
  Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe,
  Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas. In Pennsylvania, Allegheny,
  Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Fayette Ridges, Greene,
  Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland, and Westmoreland Ridges. In
  West Virginia, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker,
  Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges
  of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
  Tucker, and Wetzel.

* From 6 PM EST this evening through Friday afternoon

* Low pressure should result in widespread moderate to heavy rain
  later today through early Friday. Rainfall amounts ranging from
  1.5 to 2 inches are expected. This could result in flooding,
  especially near rivers, streams and creeks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

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.