Flood watch affecting Yosemite until early Monday evening caused by substantial downpours

Yosemite was placed under a flood watch by the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:44 a.m. The watch is valid from 10 p.m. until Monday Jan. 5, at 4 p.m.

According to the NWS Hanford CA, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.”

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the NWS said. “You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to...