UNDATED -  A prolonged rain event will begin later today and continue through late Wednesday night.

Rainfall will be moderate to heavy at times, possibly causing localized flooding issues. Rainfall totals will likely exceed 1 inch for most locations with totals between 2 and 3 inches certainly possible. A few strong thunderstorms are also possible, mainly on Wednesday.

Rain will gradually diminish Wednesday night into Thursday.

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