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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
124 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

MNZ093-090500-
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Freeborn-
Including the cities of Albert Lea
124 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Minnesota, including the
  following county, Freeborn.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2+ inches with locally higher
    amounts possible. Storms will track over locations that have
    received heavy rain earlier this week and could result in
    flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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