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...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of Northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Cascade Foothills in Lane County and Cascades in Lane County. From this afternoon through late tonight Locally heavy rain will be possible late this afternoon through tonight across portions of the Cascades. This may result in flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of recently burned areas around the Holiday Farm Fire. Loose rocks and debris will likely fall down hills during periods of heavy rain. Flash flooding and debris flows may block roads. This includes the Oregon Highway 126 corridor between Vida and McKenzie Bridge. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Debris flows are possible during this rain event. People, structures and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving flash flooding and debris flows.