A flash flood warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for Boston and several communities south of the city, including Brockton, Quincy, and Randolph, officials said Thursday morning. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch that will remain in effect until 4 p.m. for Rhode Island and eastern portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Boston's weather clears up post-flooding, with sunny skies and highs in the low 80s expected, and a warm week ahead.

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Flash flooding could impact parts of south central and southeastern Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, Boston meteorologists warned.

Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call, but if it’s too late the best bet is to find higher ground nearby. The stakes can be high, because a flash flood may give those in its path only minutes or seconds to react.