A flood watch will be in effect for the area from noon today through 1pm tomorrow.  Most of the area is included in the watch area including Montgomery, Chautauqua, Labette, Wilson and Neosho Counties.  

Rain is expected to begin this afternoon and again tomorrow morning with one to three inches expected by tomorrow morning.  However, some areas have the potentioal for more than three inches of rain.  Runoff could cause flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low lying or flood prone areas.

If you come upon water across a roadway do not attempt to cross it.  Remember, turn around, don't drown!