####018001839#### WGUS61 KCAR 120627 FFACAR Flood Watch National Weather Service Caribou ME 227 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 .Rain falling on snow in wooded areas will lead to snow melt and increasing runoff. Flows in streams and creeks will rise Friday into Friday evening and may locally reach bankfull or cause minor flooding. MEZ010-031-122030- /O.CON.KCAR.FA.A.0004.240412T1200Z-240413T0400Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Blanchard 227 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Central Highlands Maine, including the following areas, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals of 1 to 1.5 inches with locally higher amounts can be expected across the area Friday into Friday evening. The rain will combine with snowmelt up to the equivalent of 2 inches of liquid. The combination of rain and snowmelt will cause streams and creeks to rise and may result in minor flooding. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Sinko