.FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Central Kansas, South
  Central Kansas, and Southeast Kansas, including the following
  areas, in Central Kansas, Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Lincoln,
  Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline. In South Central
  Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Reno,
  Sedgwick, and Sumner. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua,
  Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and
  Woodson.

* Through Saturday morning.

* A few rounds of heavy rain are expected across the region this
  afternoon and tonight, and again Friday afternoon and night.
  Very heavy rainfall rates associated with these thunderstorms
  may promote pockets of flooding and flash flooding.

* Additionally, several rivers and streams are expected to reach
  or exceed flood stage late Friday through the weekend,
  especially over the eastern half of Kansas. Moderate to major
  river flooding is possible. Stay tuned for any river flood
  warning statements.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Remember to turn around...don`t drown.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.