​ ​If you’re making plans for Friday evening, it’s important to stay Weather Wise! We’re going to see a noticeable uptick in showers and thunderstorms, and some of these storms could produce heavy rain in a short amount of time, ​which could lead to Flash Flooding. The biggest concer n is not necessarily severe weather​, it’s how much rain could fall and how quickly it could come down. The Weather Prediction Center has placed our area under a Level 2 of 4 risk for excessive rainfall tomorrow, which means there is a marginal-to-elevated concern for flash flooding, especially in areas that see repeated rounds of heavy rain.   Timing: Tomorrow evening 5pm-11pm Some storms could sit over the same locations or move over areas that have already picked up rain. That’s when things can get tricky. A quick 1-3 inches of rain in a short period of time can overwhelm drainage systems, and low-lying areas​. Rainfall totals will be widespread with some spots picking up a quarter of an inch while others seeing 1-3″ of rain. What ​we are watching Friday evening through the overnight hours will be the period ​w​e are watching closely. ​Widespread delays and possible cancellations are possible. Most importantly, never drive through a flooded roadway. Turn around, don’t drown. Water can rise quickly, and it can be extremely difficult to tell how deep that water actually is. The good news? This isn’t a washout for the entire day. We should still have some dry time, especially earlier in the day. ​Stay tuned! ...read more read less