Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, North Woods, and north central Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Far Eastern Maine, Southeast Aroostook. In Far Northern Maine, Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine, Northern Somerset. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Locally heavy rainfall, with 1-2 inches possible in a 1-3 hour time frame, could occur across locations in the Central Highlands, Aroostook and Northern Somerset Counties from early this afternoon into early Monday morning. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood