MASSENA -- Volunteers from the North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to four people after flooding affected their duplex on Water Street in Massena late Thursday night.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has downgraded the amount of rainfall and possibility for additional flooding expected today.

The Red Cross provided free financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food and clothing to the four adults displaced by the flooding in Massena. Names of the occupants were not released.

Volunteers also offered emotional support and comfort kits containing personal care items. In the coming days, Red Cross staff and volunteers said they will remain available to help those affected by the flooding as they navigate the road to recovery.

On Thursday, forecasters said more than an inch of rain was possible today. But the latest forecast predicts no more than 1/10 of an inch will fall this afternoon before precipitation turns to snow showers tonight.

And warmer days are expected soon in St. Lawrence County – highs of 62 on Sunday and 71 on Monday are predicted.

Here is the NWS forecast for the central part of the county for the next three days:

• This Afternoon -- Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow. High near 39. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

• Tonight -- Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 29. West wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

• Saturday -- Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

• Saturday Night -- Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

• Sunday -- Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

• Sunday Night -- A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

• Monday -- Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.