RIVERSIDE (CNS) - A flood watch has been issued for parts of Riverside
County starting at noon today, according to the National Weather Service.The flood watch is in effect until Tuesday evening in the Riverside
County mountains, Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.The cities of Palm Springs, La Quinta, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Lucerne
Valley, Apple Valley, Banning, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indio and Desert
Hot Springs are under flood watch.Flooding is caused by excessive rainfall. Scattered thunderstorms with
heavy rainfall are expected this afternoon and evening.The NWS recommends those living in areas prone to flooding to be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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