The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch to start at noon continuing into the evening hours.

Expect to see strong thunderstorms moving through our area which could unleash torrential rains. There is a potential to see up to three inches of rain in a short period of time.

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding, which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.