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The National Weather Service has issued a Hydrologic Outlook that calls for rapid river rises and possible debris flows in rivers and streams in southwest Oregon.

According to the NWS bulletin, an atmospheric river could stall across the area Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a long duration of moderate to heavy rain to Coos, Curry, Josephine and western Douglas counties.

The highest precipitation amounts are expected in Curry County where rainfall rates could approach an inch per hour, which means local burn scars may need to be paid extra attention. Local creeks and rivers are likely to see significant rises.

NWS officials in Medford said there is also the potential for additional moderate to heavy rain in southwest Oregon from Wednesday night into Friday.

A Flood Potential Outlook is issued when there is the potential for significant rises or flooding along rivers and streams. The exact scenario for flooding remains uncertain, but watches and warnings may be issued if the situation worsens.