Today is going to be a good day to do something indoors.


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Along with the rain is also an elevated risk of severe weather. We could see strong thunderstorms and damaging winds as well.

Today would be a good day to keep an eye on your sump pump. The potential for them to work overtime today is high.

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Also, be careful when driving around town today. According to the National Weather Service, it only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult.

It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. You should also never drive around barriers that are blocking a closed road.

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