Jefferson County under flood watch until tomorrow
November 30, 2010
PITTSBURGH — Jefferson County and the surrounding areas are under a flood watch until Wednesday morning.
A flood watch means that there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a storm system is expected to bring heavy rains through the area this afternoon and tonight, with possible rainfall amounts of 1.25 to 2.5 inches.
Heavy rainfall creates rises in streams and creeks, and could result in the potential for flooding this afternoon through tomorrow morning.
