gemini-3.5-flash Analysis · Aug 20, 2026
Unsafe
HIGH RISK
gemini-3.5-flash
95% confidence
Summary
A Flood Watch is in effect starting at noon today, with heavy afternoon and evening thunderstorms threatening severe flash flooding and rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour.
Hourly Forecast
7 AM 1%
3 mph
8 AM 3%
3 mph
9 AM 3%
3 mph
10 AM 9%
3 mph
11 AM 14%
2 mph
12 PM 23%
3 mph
1 PM 32%
5 mph
2 PM 56%
6 mph
3 PM 69%
6 mph
4 PM 80%
6 mph
5 PM 76%
7 mph
6 PM 75%
6 mph
7 PM 57%
7 mph
8 PM 46%
6 mph
9 PM 38%
6 mph
10 PM 27%
5 mph
11 PM 17%
5 mph
Key Factors
- 01 A Flood Watch is in effect from noon today through late tonight due to the potential for flash flooding from heavy rainfall.
- 02 Multiple rounds of intense showers and thunderstorms are expected after 12:00 PM, with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour possible.
- 03 Heavy localized rainfall (up to 5 inches) may lead to rapid runoff, flooding of low-lying areas, and ponding on roadways.
Confidence
95%
Recommendation
Avoid driving after 12:00 PM when the Flood Watch and heavy storms begin. If you must travel, the safest morning window is between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The safest late-evening window is after 10:00 PM, though you should remain alert for lingering flooded roads.