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Heavy Rains Raise Specter of More Flash Flooding in South

Several waves of heavy rain are in store for flood-weary residents in the South. Forecasters say the rains will again bring the potential for flash flooding in several southern states.

The National Weather Service says that rainfall Monday and Tuesday is expected to saturate the soil in Alabama, setting the stage for possible flash flooding by mid-week. Up to 6 inches of rain is possible from this week’s expected rains in Alabama. Forecasters parts of Georgia could see up to 5 inches of rain from showers and storms Monday through Thursday.