Lawrence and surrounding counties are under a flood warning

LAWRENCE CO. – Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible today.

Portions of central Indiana, including Lawrence and surrounding counties, are under a flood advisory.

Excessive runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional heavy rain is possible this afternoon, which could lead to flash flooding.

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth and road conditions may be unsafe.

Today

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%—new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., and showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog is likely after 11 p.m. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 70. Calm wind. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch are possible.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.. High near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. The calm north wind at around six mph in the afternoon.