Flash Flood Watch Issued For Vernon

VERNON, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties.

The watch takes effect Saturday, July 17 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The forecast is calling for a moderate risk for excessive rainfall Saturday afternoon and evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will overspread the watch area Saturday afternoon and evening producing widespread rainfall amounts of one to 1.5 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

The ground in Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties remains wet from recent rainfall, and the expected heavy rainfall may cause localized flash flooding especially in urban and poor drainage areas. Some smaller streams may quickly rise out of their banks, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

A flash flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. It does not mean that flash flooding will occur, but it is possible.