Yuma, AZ Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /5 AM PDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona, including the following
areas, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker Valley and
Yuma and southeast California, including the following area, Palo
Verde Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST  /5 AM PDT/ early this morning through late
tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture has moved into southeast California and
southwest Arizona and this will help to bring scattered
thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall by late morning and
through the evening hours today. Localized rainfall amounts
of 1-2 inches are likely to occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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