The Nationwide Climate Service is urging commuters to “turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads” as a flash-flood discover is in impact.
The NWS despatched out an alert early this morning saying flash flooding from downpours are doable till 9 a.m.
This consists of Boston, Brockton, Quincy, Newton, Brookline, Weymouth, Braintree, Natick, Randolph, Franklin, Needham, North Attleborough, Norwood, Milford, Milton, Stoughton, Attleboro, Dedham, Walpole and Mansfield.
The climate service added in its alert to pay attention to “flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.”
The “NWS Alert” stresses:
- “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
- “Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”
- “In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.”
If doable, wait this one out, however maintain an in depth eye on the edges of the highway.
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