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(WBRE/WYOU)— The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for three counties.

The NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Lackawanna County, southwestern Susquehanna County, and Northeastern Wyoming County until 2:15 p.m.

At 11:09a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.

Between one and two inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A flower theme is helping usher in this first weekend of summer in Scranton.

The Nay Aug Park bandstand was the place to be on Saturday for the Electric City Flower Show.

More than 100 flower entries were submitted for the show that serves as both a competition and a celebration of flower growing.

Weather makes for a perfect day at Riverfest

The event also included photography competitions, live music, and fun for all ages.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The weather could not be better for a celebration along one of the most popular local rivers known for recreational activities.

Music, exhibits and nature-oriented activities make-up Riverfest 2025 at Nesbitt Park near Wilkes-Barre.

Folks came out along the sun-filled banks of the Susquehanna River and could get a look at all sort of things including the types of fish known to inhabit the waters there.

The Riverfront Parks Committee hosts this event now in its 31st year.

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