NWS Weather Briefing

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Attached is a weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding heavy rain that is expected to affect the Chester County tonight, Friday (March 31th) through early Saturday morning.

2"-3" of rain is expected from this storm which could lead to flooding along creeks and urban areas with poor drainage.

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

• Anticipated Timing: Rain beginning this afternoon continuing into the early morning hours of Saturday April 1
• Precipitation: 2"- 3"of rain
• Active watches & warnings: Flood Watch is in effect from March 31, 12:00PM until April 1, 02:00AM

Impacts:

• Heavy rains
• Flooding along creeks and urban areas with poor drainage

DES Actions:

• We will continue to monitor this event and provide additional information as it becomes available.
• The Watch Officer is available through the 911 Supervisor

This will be the last briefing package unless significant changes in the forecast develop. We recommend you please sign up for ReadyChesco.org to receive updates to the watches/warnings and to follow your local NWS forecast.

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast
Cochranville http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast
Downingtown http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast
Elverson http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast
Kennett http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast
Malvern http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast
Oxford http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast
Phoenixville http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast
Pottstown http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast
Wayne http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast
West Chester http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast
West Grove http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast

Chester County Watch Officer
610-344-5005
Fax: 610-344-4111
chestercountyeoc@chesco.org

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