CLEVELAND — The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for multiple Northeast Ohio counties.

The alert is in effect for Ashland, Holmes, Richland, and Wayne counties until 2:30 a.m. Friday. An earlier advisory for parts of Stark and Summit counties expired at 11:15 p.m. Thursday.

The NWS reports 1-3 inches of rain have already fallen in the area, with another possible half-inch expected. Severe thunderstorm warnings had been issued across parts of the region earlier Thursday, and northern Carroll County was also under a flash flood warning before that expired at 8:30 p.m.

Municipalities that could experience flooding include Mansfield, Wooster, and Ashland. Officials are reminding drivers to avoid flooded roads if possible and to "turn around, don't drown."

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