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Flood watch extended until Wednesday for Princeton region

ByKrystal Knapp Updated

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a flood watch for Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties in New Jersey and Lower Bucks County and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. The flood watch has been extended until 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Excessive runoff could cause rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas to flood.

If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, be prepared to take action.

Krystal Knapp is the founding editor of Planet Princeton. Follow her on Twitter @krystalknapp. She can be reached via email at editor AT planetprinceton.com. Send all letters to the editor and press releases to that email address.