The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for North Attleborough from 2:00 PM today until 2:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9. During this period, excessive rainfall may lead to flooding, with potential rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour.
Please remember the following safety tips:
- Do not enter flooded roadways; turn around and find an alternate route.
- Check your sump pumps.
- Ensure your flashlights are charged and ready to use.
- Secure any outdoor furniture.
- Charge your cell phones.
For more information, please visit the following websites: https://www.ready.gov/floods or www.mass.gov/info-details/flood.
The North Attleborough Emergency Advisory Board will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as they become available.
Additionally, a heat advisory remains in effect until 8:00 PM this evening, with heat index values expected to reach up to 100 degrees. Please take precautions, such as drinking fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking on relatives and neighbors.
