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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 9:21 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL COCHISE COUNTY... At 221 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing between 1 and 2 inches of heavy rain falling near Rucker Canyon across the southwest portions of the Chiricahua Mountains. Rainfall runoff will result in flash flooding of the drainages that feed into Rucker Canyon Creek. Elsewhere, heavy rainfall that fell across the west-central portions of the Chiricahua Mountains will continue to result in flash flooding along West Turkey Creek. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Portal, Chiricahua National Monument, Rucker Canyon and Paradise. This includes the following highways... Route 181 between mile markers 48 and 64. Route 186 between mile markers 357 and 359. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Hwy 181 at Turkey Creek. This includes the following streams and drainages... South Fork Keating Creek, Onion Creek, Silver Creek, Fivemile Creek, East Whitetail Creek, Stanford Creek, Whitewater Draw, Pridham Creek, Leslie Creek, East Turkey Creek, Pinery Creek, Indian Creek, Ash Creek, West Whitetail Creek, Witch Creek, Wood Canyon, Cave Creek, Turkey Creek, Rucker Canyon and Keating Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 9:11 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 300 PM MST. * At 211 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rucker Canyon. This storm was stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Rucker Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. && TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 0DEG 0KT 3174 10934; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 8:01 PM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties and 107 to 113 elsewhere. Major to Extreme HeatRisk is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. &&
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