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Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Expected Wednesday

August 17th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred are expected to drench the region.

The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a flash flood watch from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday. 

In its advisory, the weather service said moderate to heavy showers with scattered strong thunderstorms were possible. 

"Tropical moisture will lead to potential precipitation rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Localized storm total rain amounts in excess of 3 inches are possible,” according to the weather statement.”