CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News Storm Team issued a Weather Alert through Friday evening for heavy rain that could lead to flooding.

A Flood Warning is in effect for Hampden County until 6:30 p.m. Friday.

The ongoing moderate to heavy rain can cause street and stream flooding due to the excessive rainfall. There has been 1.5 to 2 inches of rain that has already fallen with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible.

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The rain will continue Friday night but will become lighter as the evening progresses. Lows will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s. There will be a chance for showers Saturday morning but start to dry out and warm up Saturday afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s.