Flash Flood Warning for Pima, AZ
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- Pima
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What is happening
At 235 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area, especially with thunderstorms near Sierrita mine west of Green Valley where between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
At 235 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area, especially with thunderstorms near Sierrita mine west of Green Valley where between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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 and East Sahuarita. This includes Interstate 19 between mile markers 38 and 47.
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Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 2:35PM MST until September 2 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 1:28PM MST until September 2 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tucson AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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