2:00 PM
— 2:30 PM
SVRFGZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until 230 PM MST.
* At 200 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
of Brushy Top Mountain, or 36 miles south of Forest Lakes, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Sierra Ancha Wilderness.
This includes State Route 288 between mile markers 273 and 282.
This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds...
Elks Youth Camp.
1:01 PM
— 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County and Tonto
Basin.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture in place across Eastern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall between 1-2 inches per
hours, to locally higher, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
12:38 PM
— 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and
west central Arizona, including the following areas, in east
central Arizona, Northern Gila County. In north central Arizona,
Black Mesa Area, Coconino Plateau, Eastern Mogollon Rim, Grand
Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley in
Coconino County, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and
Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy
264 and Western Mogollon Rim. In northeast Arizona, Little Colorado
River Valley in Apache County, Little Colorado River Valley in
Navajo County and White Mountains. In west central Arizona, Yavapai
County Mountains.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging
killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot
canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead
to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per
hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
11:54 AM
— July 21st, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
105 to 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and
heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to
heat stroke.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
11:54 AM
— July 21st, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
108 to 115. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and
heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to
heat stroke.
* WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East
Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast
Valley/Queen Creek.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, Call 2-1-1 to find a free
cooling center, transportation, water and more.
11:54 AM
— July 21st, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
105 to 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and
heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to
heat stroke.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and
Southeast Yuma County. In California, Joshua Tree NP East and
Joshua Tree NP West.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
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