A flash flood watch is in effect through 7:00 Thursday morning.
Widespread showers will accompany a cold front late this afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches will be likely, with locally higher amounts possible.
Several creeks and rivers could rise out of their banks closing or impacting homes, businesses, and farms. Roads may become closed for extended periods of time. High water will not recede until well after the rain ends.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
There is a wind advisory now in effect until one a.m. Winds of 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and even whole trees weakened by the recent rains could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.