The National Weather Service is reporting a Flash Flood Watch in effect from noon today through late tonight. There is also a chance of severe storms coming through our area this afternoon and evening, with the main risk being damaging winds.

Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop and move through the region this afternoon and evening. The environment will be favorable for torrential rainfall with these storms. Additionally, storms may begin to track over the same locations as a very slow-moving front allows for the redevelopment of storms in similar locations over time. There is potential for one to three inches of rain in a very short period of time where the strongest storms occur.

Flash flooding is possible where the strongest storms develop and persist. Flooding in urban and poor-drainage areas is likely if torrential downpours occur. Rises on small creeks and streams are possible as well.