Just received this from a friend...................... Check your window wells, drainage and downspouts. Sounds like we are in for an adventure later. Stay safe! Emergency Management participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service. They are indicating the possibility exists today into Wednesday for very heavy rain in our area. Here are some of the details shared: 1. The air moisture will be in the 99th percentile tomorrow into Wednesday meaning there... is ample moisture in the atmosphere. 2. We will experience upslope flow. We all know upslope means heavy snow in the winter and this time of year it triggers heavy rain. 3. Most areas can anticipate at least 1 – 2 inches of rainfall starting late this morning or early afternoon and lasting 30 to 36 hours. 4. Isolated storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour for a period of one or two hours. 5. This is a rare set up only occurring one every couple years. This storm has the potential to cause damage similar to that seen in September of last year (although for a shorter overall duration).
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:08:49 +0000