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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Gray ME
1005 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

MEC007-017-170515-
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Franklin ME-Oxford ME-
1005 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Maine, including the following
  counties, Franklin and Oxford.

* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
    ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
    Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Rangeley, Pittsburg, Adamstown, Lower Cupsuptic,
    Richardsontown, Upper Cupsuptic, Parkertown, Lincoln
    Plantation, Davis and Lynchtown.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 4501 7106 4507 7106 4509 7107 4514 7072
      4501 7068 4487 7068 4490 7105 4493 7105
      4500 7106


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