Friday, August 9, 2024

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

 


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Schuylkill County for Friday afternoon.

FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... 

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. 

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following county, Schuylkill.

 * WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1226 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.