...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, in north central Minnesota, Koochiching and North Itasca Counties. In northeast Minnesota, North St. Louis County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to rapid runoff and flash flooding late this afternoon into Saturday. Heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches possible. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
