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Flood Watch Issued For Western Washington

The National Weather Service says 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches of rain could hit the region between Monday to Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch beginning Monday for parts of Western Washington, including Pierce County.

The NWS in Seattle says a frontal system will move into the area mid- to late Monday. It could produce heavy rainfall, from 1 inch of rain in the lowlands to 2 1/2 inches in the mountains.

"Rivers are already running high from recent rainfall and the ground is saturated," the NWS posted on its website. "This round of precipitation may be heavy enough to drive some rivers over Western Washington above flood stage."

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A flood watch means conditions are favorable for flooding, but it is not imminent or occurring.

The NWS warning for Western Washington is in effect until Tuesday afternoon.

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