Heavy rainfall is on its way to parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest.
What happened
FEMA said heavy rain is expected in parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest. People in affected areas were advised to get alerts through several channels, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow local officials.
What it means for you: Keep alerts switched on and avoid unnecessary travel. If flooding threatens your location, move to higher ground and follow local official updates.
Official source: FEMA (@fema on X) (post on X): Heavy rainfall is on its way to parts of the Mississippi Valley and Midwest.
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