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About 100 families were temporarily stranded Thursday when flooding caused by a deluge of nearly 10 inches of rain during an overnight storm blocked their ability to leave their property. Many of those families live on Sir Richard Road.
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The National Weather Service reported multiple water rescues overnight along with water in structures.
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Strong storms in the forecast have caused some local schools, colleges and universities to close or delay start times Thursday morning.
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Severe storms and flash flooding are possible Wednesday evening and Thursday
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We could see severe weather move in late Wednesday. Although isolated tornadoes and small hail could develop from the most intense cells, damaging straight-line winds will be the primary hazard.
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Tropical moisture and mid level energy will likely produce widespread downpours over the next few days.
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A recent stretch of warm and muggy weather has brought extreme heat to North Florida and much of the U.S.
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A flash flood watch is in effect until 8AM Thursday for the Big Bend. Periods of heavy rainfall and potentially severe weather are forecast.
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Severe weather is likely through tomorrow across the Big Bend. So, sandbags are being made available by Tallahassee and Leon County governments.
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With the threat of a potentially re-energized Tropical Storm Fred looming, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County Government are opening sandbag locations.