Flash floods threaten Western Mass as severe storms move in
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Flash flooding is expected in northwestern Franklin and Hampshire Counties as a line of heavy thunderstorms moves east from the Berkshires, the National Weather Service said Tuesday morning.
"This line of storms is moving slowly to the east and will continue to move into western Franklin and Hampshire Counties," the NWS said in a flood warning. "Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly after the line of storms enters the warned area."
The storms could generate one to three inches of rain within two hours, the NWS said. The flash flood warning is in effect until 2 p.m.
Shortly before 11 a.m., the NWS said the line of storms was moving east at 35 mph, bringing 40 mph winds and torrential downpours in its wake.
The agency is warning those in the storm's path to remain indoors and avoid low lying areas near streams. Drivers should not attempt to pass through flooded roads or underpasses, according to the NWS.
In a statement earlier this morning, the NWS said some areas could experience repeat thunderstorms, leading to four to five inch rainfall totals.
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