Flood Watch Issued

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Sun, Oct 6 @ 3:35pm

Description
Flood Watch issued October 6 at 3:30PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia, Brevard,
Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Bands of slow-moving rain are forecast early in the week due
to a nearby front. Then, as Hurricane Milton approaches
Florida by Wednesday, the threat for heavy rain will heighten
further. 5 to 10 inches of rain are forecast from near
Orlando to Melbourne and points northward, with 3 to 6 inches
to the south of that line including the Treasure Coast.
Locally higher amounts will be possible, especially along the
coast and near to north of the track of Milton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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