A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Massachusetts on Thursday morning, as forecasters call it a “dangerous and life-threatening situation.”

The alert was issued at around 8:15 a.m. Thursday and will remain in effect until 11:15 a.m. for areas south of Boston, including Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth and Quincy.

A flash flood warning on July 7 in Massachusetts.(MassLive Staff)

“Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” the alert read.

Interstate 93 was shut down on both sides at Exit 3 in Milton due to flooding just before 9 a.m., according to MassDOT. The northbound side of the highway was also closed at Exit 8 in Quincy.

Massachusetts State Police asked the public to avoid the highway near Exit 3 for Houghton’s Pond and Ponkapaug Road.

“I-93 is experiencing flooding as a result of significant rainfall,” a statement on X from state police read.

“We’re asking everyone to please avoid the area of Exit 3 (Houghton’s Pond/Ponkapaug Road). Milton and Canton Police are assisting State Police to divert traffic,” the statement read.