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Flood Watch Saturday Evening thru Sunday Evening

Saturday/Sunday Excessive Rainfall Outlooks

Severe weather possible with storms this weekend.

A Flood Watch will take effect at 7 PM on Saturday, June 20 for counties along and north of I-70. With multiple chances for showers and storms tonight through Sunday evening, rainfall accumulations of 2-3" are expected with locally higher amounts also possible. Rapid runoff and flash flooding may occur due to saturated soils across the region.

Multiple chances for storms exist this weekend, and the storms on Saturday night and Sunday will be capable of producing torrential rainfall and multiple instances of flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches are expected in portions of the area, with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from recent heavy rain, torrential downpours may lead to rapid runoff and quick onset of flooding. Stay weather aware this weekend!

There will be chances for severe weather this weekend, though heavy rainfall is the primary threat storms will pose. On Saturday night into Sunday morning, damaging winds are possible with the strongest storms, though confidence is not high regarding the coverage of severe-caliber storms. With storms that develop Sunday afternoon and evening, large hail and damaging winds are possible as well, though confidence is low on geographical placement and thunderstorm coverage. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts!