DAYTON — A flood watch means the conditions are favorable for the rivers, creeks, streams and roads to flood by Wednesday afternoon. Hey it’s Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Ryan Marando.
The flood watch is for areas along and south of I-70. Two to three inches of rain is possible. Please don’t drive through flooded roads if you encounter them.
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The heaviest band will set up tonight south of Dayton and could continue through the overnight hours, which is prompting the flood concern.
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There’s also a low threat for severe weather looking ahead towards Wednesday night into Thursday morning. An isolated storm could produce damaging straight line winds or hail.
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