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A strong system moving into the Pacific Northwest will bring numerous showers and thunderstorms to the area from this afternoon through Saturday. … FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN OPERATION UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON … The National Weather Service in Spokane has extended the * Flash Flood Watch to parts of North Central Idaho, including the following areas, Lewis and Nez Perce. Parts of Washington, including the following areas, Asotin, Garfield, and Spokane. * Until Saturday afternoon. * Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and will last until Saturday. These showers are slow moving and include moderate to heavy rain. * Local heavy rain in a short time over steep terrain or recently burned areas increases the risk of dangerous flash floods and debris flows. Sudden gusts of water in streams and streams could wash away anyone or anything nearby. Debris flows along the way can cause considerable damage to structures. Road leaching or rockfalls are also possible with local heavy rain. PRECAUTIONS / PREPARATION MEASURES … You should monitor future predictions and be prepared to take action in the event of flash flood warnings. &&