Flood Watch Issued For Cecil County

CECIL COUNTY, MD — Cecil County is under a flood watch until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Weather officials say that showers are expected to spread from south to north Monday, and heavier downpours may increase in the evening hours.

There are widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, the National Weather Service reported before noon Monday; any heavier rainfall will lead to flooding, particularly around urban areas, small creeks and streams.

Localized flash flooding is also possible during rapid rainfall.

Parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware are under the flood watch.

Here is the forecast for Perryville, according to the National Weather Service:

• MONDAY: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high of 74, low of 70.
• TUESDAY: Showers, thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. High near 80, low of 68. Cloudy. Light wind.
• WEDNESDAY: Chance of showers, thunderstorms. High near 81, low of 70.
• THURSDAY: Chance of rain after 8 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 82 and low of 70.
• FRIDAY: Tropical storm conditions are possible. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms after 8 a.m. High near 79, low of 68.

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