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Severe Weather Page
This is your weather warning resource page. Check this page for the latest watches and warning updates,
from The National Weather Service, Phoenix, Az.!
MAP OF CURRENT SOUTHWEST WATCHES, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Local & Regional Weather Statements, Watches And Warnings
Weather Alerts for Pinal CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 FLOOD WATCH |
| PINAL COUNTY |
Areas Affected:
Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales - Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson - Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox - Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford - White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow - Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham - Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument - Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon |
| Effective: Tue, 7/21 12:14am |
Updated: Tue, 7/21 3:19am |
Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Tue, 7/21 10:00pm |
Severity: Severe |
Certainty: Possible |
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Details:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona including Graham, Greenlee,
Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.
* WHEN...The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 10 PM MST
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of ample moisture and an upper-level disturbance
passing across portions of Southeast Arizona from the east today
will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms...especially
south and east of Tucson. These storms will be capable of
producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts between
1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the area
from storms over the past week, there is an increased potential
that rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. |
 EXTREME HEAT WATCH |
| PINAL COUNTY |
Areas Affected:
Aguila Valley - Tonopah Desert - Gila Bend - Cave Creek/New River - New River Mesa - Rio Verde/Salt River - Fountain Hills/East Mesa - Superior - Northwest Pinal County - West Pinal County - Apache Junction/Gold Canyon - Sonoran Desert Natl Monument |
| Effective: Tue, 7/21 1:24am |
Updated: Tue, 7/21 3:19am |
Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Tue, 7/21 3:00pm |
Severity: Severe |
Certainty: Likely |
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Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
105 to 115. Major Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Portions of South-central Arizona.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, Call 2-1-1 to find a free
cooling center, transportation, water and more.
Information:
An Extreme Heat Watch means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, may occur. Actions should be taken to lessen
the impact of the extreme heat.
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.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details. |
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North Valley Random Weather Facts |
HABOOB
The name comes from the Arabic word habb, meaning "wind." A Haboob is a giant wall of dust sometimes 3000ft tall,that travels a 40mph+, they frequently form here in Arizona from the gust front outflow boundary of summer thunderstorms. Haboobs are most frequent in Southwestern North America during the months of May through September, with the most frequent occurrence in late June, but they can occur in every month. (A picture of a classic Haboob appears on our Monsoon Page.)
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