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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Flood Watch remains in effect from Friday Jan. 10, 7 p.m. until Saturday 1/11/2020 at 7 p.m.

National Weather Service (www.weather.com) -- also noted at www.wndu.com/weather

In southwest Michigan, Berrien, Branch, Cass MI, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph MI. In northwest Ohio, Allen OH, Defiance, Fulton OH, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams.

* From Friday evening through Saturday evening

* Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall will develop Friday evening and continue into Saturday evening. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are likely across the watch area with locally higher amounts possible.

* Flooding of low lying areas and along small creeks and stream is most likely. In addition significant river flooding is likely to develop this weekend and extend into much of next week.

* Minor urban flooding is possible, especially where storm drains are obstructed.
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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