Tucson, AZ Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Advisory will expire at 545 PM MST this afternoon for
portions of South Central and Southeast Arizona, including the
following areas, in South Central Arizona, Pima. In Southeast
Arizona, Santa Cruz.

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

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...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by heavy rain over the past 36
hours continues.

* WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona.

* WHEN...Until 745 PM MST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 531 PM MST, The Vamori Wash is at 9.64 feet, slightly below
flood stage of 9.80 feet and slowly falling. This will cause
small stream flooding and could cause impacts at the Highway 21
bridge and downstream to the International Border.
- Vamori Wash at Highway 21 bridge is the most likely place to
experience minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Cruz.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona...

* Until 730 PM MST.

* At 438 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

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...
Sahuarita, Green Valley, East Sahuarita and Summit.

This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 34 and 51.

-This includes the following streams and drainages...
Box Canyon Wash, Old Junction Wash, Demetrie Wash and Santa Cruz
River. Showers and storms are developing and training over the same
locations. This could persist for the next couple hours with an
increasing flash flood risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 to
108. Major to Extreme HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and
Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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