Flash flood watch issued for Lawrence, Cedar, Polk counties, heavy rainfall expected

...Multiple Rounds of Heavy Rainfall Expected this Week...

.A nearly stationary frontal boundary in combination with
multiple disturbances will result in several rounds of showers
and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall rates are expected with some of
these storms due to high amounts of Gulf of Mexico moisture
streaming north into the region. This will increase the risk for
flash flooding.

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Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-
Barton-Cedar-Polk-Jasper-Dade-Newton-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee,
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus,
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp,
Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount,
Stover, Laurie, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City,
Weaubleau, Hermitage, Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Kenoma,
Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica,
Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield,
Lockwood, Meinert, Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, and Marionville
445 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2019

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri, including the
  following areas, in southeast Kansas, Bourbon, Cherokee, and
  Crawford. In Missouri, Barton, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory,
  Jasper, Lawrence, Morgan, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon.

* Through Thursday morning

* Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing heavy
  rainfall are expected through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts
  of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts
  possible.

* The heavy rainfall may lead to flooding of creeks, streams, and
  low water crossings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.