An uptick to storm coverage begins this weekend (2024)

Weather Alert

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THISEVENING...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the followingareas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odhamNation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley and UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.* WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-watercrossings may be flooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.&&

Weather Alert

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PMMST THIS EVENING...* WHAT...Strong and gusty thunderstorm outflows are expected toproduce blowing dust today, possibly developing into a haboob.Outflows will move west and northwest across portions of Pima andsoutheast Pinal counties. Visibility between one-quarter and onemile in blowing dust expected.* WHERE...Catalina and Rincon Mountains, South Central Pinal County,Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Tucson MetroArea.* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening.* IMPACTS...Blowing dust can restrict visibilities below a mileposing a significant hazard to motorists. In addition, strong andgusty winds will likely suspend dust into the air that people andanimals breathe. Individuals with heart disease and respiratorysensitivities may want to reduce their level of exertion to limitthe dust they breathe into their lungs, especially if they arenear dust prone locations. Those most at risk may feel better ifthey avoid outside exercise today, keeping windows and doorsclosed to help reduce exposure.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stayindoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop invisibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowingsand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as faras possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all theway off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,Stay Alive'.&&