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WILKES-BARRE — With rain forecasted to begin Tuesday evening and continue through the overnight hours, Wednesday, Aug. 7, through Monday, Aug. 12, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 4 is advising motorists in Northeast Pennsylvania to be aware of changing weather conditions and limit travel if possible.
Crews will be monitoring and treating roads in the region during the storm and until roads are clear.
Rainfall will continue throughout the evening into early next week, which could cause isolated flooding in some locations. PennDOT cautions motorists to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car.
Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.