...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, in east central Minnesota, Crow Wing and Aitkin Counties. In north central Minnesota, South Itasca and Cass Counties. In northeast Minnesota, Central St. Louis and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake and, East Lake areas.This also includes the Boundary Waters eastern and central area. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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. &&