Alert: Flash Flood Watch issued August 16 at 1:59PM CDT expiring August 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Event: Flash Flood Watch
Sender Name: NWS Springfield MO
Issued: 2017-08-16T13:59:56-05:00
Expires: 2017-08-17T07:00:00-05:00
Description: Multiple rounds of torrential rainfall are expected across
portions of southeastern Kansas and western Missouri into tonight
ahead of an approaching frontal boundary. Rainfall amounts of
1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts exceeding
5 inches possible. Given the large amount of moisture in the
atmosphere, intense rainfall rates may quickly lead to flash
flooding.
The National Weather Service in Springfield has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of southwest Missouri,
including the following areas, Barry, Christian, McDonald, and
Stone.

* Through Thursday morning

* Multiple rounds of torrential rainfall are expected through
tonight. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with
localized amounts over 5 inches possible. The rain will fall
at a very rapid rate and may quickly lead to flash flooding.

* Areas that receive multiple rounds of thunderstorms will see
an increased risk for flash flooding. Rapid rises along area
creeks and streams can be expected, along with the potential
flooding of low water crossings. Motorists and campers should
be especially alert for flash flooding.

Instruction: 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.

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Barry; Christian; McDonald; Stone

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-2488704-2322618
CAP MessageType: Alert
Added note: – Flash Flood Warnings warnings