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

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, in Illinois, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, La
Salle, Livingston and Southern Will. In northwest Indiana, Benton,
Jasper and Newton.

* Through Saturday morning

* Several rounds of torrential rainfall producing thunderstorms will
move through northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana through
early Saturday morning. Additional rounds of thunderstorms may
occur into early Sunday morning, as well. Accordingly, the Flash
Flood Watch may be extended.

* Flooding of low-lying areas including farm fields, ditches, and
roadways is possible. Additionally, rises in water levels in
rivers and streams are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not
yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a
dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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