Weather
Flash Flood Watch for Mansfield Canceled
The National Weather Service says the flash flood watch only pertains to the south coast.
Originally published on July 28, 2016.
Update - As of July 29, 8 a.m., the flash flood watch for Bristol County has been canceled.
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MANSFIELD, MA — Rain is likely to return to Mansfield tomorrow, with flooding possible.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Mansfield and Bristol County. The watch is in effect from 5 a.m. Friday morning to 9 p.m.
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The NWS says rain may be heavy at times, with two to four inches of rain possible. Significant flooding is also possible on roads and underpasses that are prone to flooding in heavy rain. Some small streams may also rise out of their banks.
A Flash Flood Watch is issued when conditions that lead to rapid and life threatening flooding develop.
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