Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...In east central Minnesota, Crow Wing, Pine and South Aitkin Counties. In north central Minnesota, South Cass County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas.

* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening until 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An area of thunderstorms is forecast tonight over the watch area and will be capable of heavy rain. Several waves of storms may move over the same location. Rainfall across the watch area of 1-3 inches is expected with localized amounts of 2-4 inches possible. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.