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<p>Rain and warmer temperatures could increase the risk for minor flooding in the Wyoming Valley this week.</p><p>According to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, warmer temperatures this week will trigger &#8220;substantial melting&#8221; of existing snow still on the ground. That melting, along with the predicted rain, could create enough runoff into area rivers and streams for minor flooding.</p><p>No watches or warnings have been issued for Luzerne County.</p><p><strong>The forecast</strong></p><p>The National Weather Service indicated it was 39 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fair skies were reported.</p><p>Showers are expected before 1 p.m. today, but less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall is expected. Today&#8217;s high will be near 60.</p><p>Mostly cloudy skies will carry over into tonight, with a low around 49.</p><p>Isolated showers are predicted before 2 p.m. Tuesday, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Showers will be likely, along with a possible thunderstorm, after 4 p.m. Less than a tenth of an inch of overall rainfall is expected, but more could fall in potential thunderstorms. Tuesday&#8217;s high will be near 62.</p><p>Showers and thunderstorms will persist before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, followed by scattered showers overnight. Less than a tenth of an inch of overall rainfall is expected, and the low will be around 40.</p><p>Mostly sunny skies will return to the region on Wednesday, with a high near 50. Mostly clear skies will follow into Wednesday night, with a low around 30.</p><p>Be sure to check out the Times Leader&#8217;s <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/weather" target="_blank">weather page</a> for up-to-date forecast information and radar!</p><style>
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Rain, warmer temperatures could cause flooding as snowpack melts