TOP PHOTO: Weekend rain and flash flooding prompted rescues and evacuations.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – On the heels of weekend rain and flooding, more rain is expected for late Tuesday night and Wednesday.

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…

* From late tonight through Wednesday evening

* Rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches are expected through Wednesday. The ground is already saturated from recent rain, and additional heavy rainfall will cause excess runoff and localized flash flooding.

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 quick action if flooding is observed or a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If you come to a closed or flooded road…turn around! Don’t drown! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 03/30/2021-6AM)

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