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A flood watch is issued for Utah's southern half due to Hurricane Priscilla remnants.

Heavy rain may improve drought but increase flooding risks, especially in slot canyons and burn scars.

Multiples inches of precipitation are possible in some areas, with central, eastern and southern Utah with the highest odds of heavy rainfall.

SALT LAKE CITY — A flood watch has been issued for nearly all of Utah's southern half as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move into the state.

The National Weather Service issued the watch for mountain and valley areas from the Wasatch Plateau to St. George, effective Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. However, the storm — and another system heading into Utah — is expected to bring heavy rainfall totals

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