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UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended
Heavy rain and melting snow combine to create a flood situation in Cuyahoga County and elsewhere
UPDATE AT 2:55 P.M.
The flood warning has been extended until 9 p.m. The warning is in effect for Cuyahoga and Lake County.
The good news is that the heavy rain is over, according to the National Weather Service. The bad news is that it will take some time to recede.
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About 2 to 3 inches of rain fell on the region during the storm.
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A flood warning is in effect for Cuyahoga County, including Solon, until 1 p.m.
The National Weather Service says that melting snow combined with heavy rains overnight has led to a rapid rise in the water level of area rivers and streams.
Forecasters say that lowland areas are likely to flood and that common problem spots will be flooded this morning.
In Solon, rain showers are expected to continue until 3 p.m. when the rain is expected to turn into snow. Some thunder is possible, along with patchy, dense fog before noon.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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