Valley spared worst of flooding

By Mon Valley Independent

By Kaylie Moore

kmoore@yourmvi.com

Remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon sparked flood warnings for parts of the Mid-Mon Valley throughout the weekend.

The National Weather Service issued a series of alerts Sunday for parts of Allegheny, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties, including a hazardous weather warning that remains in effect through this evening.

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