With downpours predicted Tuesday, several Mass. counties under flood watch
Briefly

A flood watch is underway for parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island due to potential flash flooding. This warning applies to several key counties, including Norfolk and Suffolk. Meteorologists predict numerous showers and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon. These storms have the capacity to generate 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in just one hour, particularly affecting urban areas and leading to isolated flash flooding. The flood watch will be in effect from 2 PM on Tuesday until 2 AM on Wednesday.
Flash flooding could impact parts of south central and southeastern Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, according to Boston meteorologists. A flood watch is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 AM Wednesday for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Barnstable, and parts of southern Worcester County.
Thunderstorms may produce 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour, increasing the risk of localized flash flooding in vulnerable urban centers during the afternoon and evening.
Read at Boston.com
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