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Flood Watch
ActiveOkeechobee
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following county, Okeechobee.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An approaching disturbance from the Gulf is forecast to interact with unusually rich moisture over portions of Central Florida, causing bands of heavy rain today through Monday afternoon. The ground is nearly saturated, especially along the Treasure Coast urban corridor. Widespread amounts of 1-3 inches are forecast, with localized amounts of 5 inches or more which may cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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