...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Iowa, north central
  Iowa, northwest Iowa, southwest Iowa, and west central Iowa,
  including the following areas, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas,
  Hamilton, Hardin, Story, and Webster. In north central Iowa,
  Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago,
  Worth, and Wright. In northwest Iowa, Emmet, Palo Alto, and
  Pocahontas. In southwest Iowa, Adair, Adams, Cass, and Taylor.
  In west central Iowa, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford,
  Greene, Guthrie, and Sac.

* From this evening through Wednesday morning

* Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with areas of 2 to 4
  inches expected. Locally heavier amounts in excess of 4 inches
  possible through early Wednesday. Rain rates may exceed 1 to 2
  inches per hour at times late tonight through Tuesday night.

* Low water crossings may become impeded, especially on secondary
  roads. Smaller streams may have rapid rises. Water may pond on
  roads and in fields. Urban areas may see ponding of water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.