...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the
following areas, in south central Missouri, Howell, Oregon,
Shannon and Texas. In southwest Missouri, Barry, Christian,
Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Stone,
Taney, Webster and Wright.

* Until Noon CST today.

* Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is occurring across the area
early this morning. Rainfall accumulations over an inch have
already occurred across portions of southwest Missouri south of
Highway 60. Another round of heavy rainfall will be spreading into
the region through this  morning. Total rainfall accumulations of
2 to 3 inches will be possible in the watch area, with locally
higher amounts.

* Low lying areas near creeks and streams and low water crossings
will be susceptible to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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