Flash Flood Watch in Effect Until 8 p.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for most of Massachusetts and Rhode Island through Tuesday night.

The showers and heavy rainfall the region has had since Sunday morning are expected to continue through late Tuesday with rainfall totals Monday into Tuesday of up to 2.5 inches.

The National Weather Service says rapid and significant flooding of urban areas is possible as this system continues to move through. Small streams may rise out of their banks and flood low lying areas.

The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

A flash flood watch is issued for the potential of rapid and significant flooding. A warning is issued with flooding is imminent.

Should flooding occur, officials remind drivers to not drive through flooded roads, even if the water appears to be shallow. Drivers should find alternate routes. Cars can easily be stranded. Additionally, residents are advised to move to higher ground if you live or work in a flood prone area.