Gila County

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 6:45PM MST until August 29 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

6:45 PM — 7:45 PM

At 645 PM MST, Heavy rain has ended. Earlier in the afternoon radar estimated that from 0.25 to 0.75 inches fell over the area in less than 30 minutes. As a result, flash flooding along Bright Angel Creek in the area of Phantom Ranch and the Transept was observed. Heavy creek flow is ongoing. An air evacuation was conducted of approximately 50 individuals from the Phantom Ranch area. Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice. HAZARD...Flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Nankoweap Canyon, Crystal Creek, Lava Canyon, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Slate Creek, Colorado River, Zoroaster Canyon, Clear Creek, Kwagunt Creek, South Canyon, Shinumo Creek, North Canyon and Bright Angel Creek.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:49PM MST until August 29 at 10:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

5:49 PM — 10:45 PM

FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Graham County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1045 PM MST. * At 549 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. This includes the following streams and drainages... Garden Creek, Kelly Gulch, Telegraph Wash, Deer Creek, Goodwin Wash, Turkey Creek and Aravaipa Creek.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:37PM MST until August 29 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

5:37 PM — 8:30 PM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Paria River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 830 PM MST. * At 537 PM MST, Heavy rain that occurred earlier in Utah produced a gage rise of nearly 3 feet along the Paria River just north of the Arizona border. As a result, this flood wave will move through the slot canyon area of the northern Paria River. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria Canyon and Paria River Slot Canyon. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Paria River.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

5:22 PM — August 30th, 12:15 AM

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 4:49PM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

4:49 PM — August 30th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

11:50 AM — August 30th, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday 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... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

11:50 AM — August 30th, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday 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... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

11:50 AM — August 30th, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday 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... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:39AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

9:39 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 103 to 108 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme HeatRisk today. * WHERE...Southeast Pinal County and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:29AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

9:29 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 112. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, and Tonopah Desert. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this 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. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:29AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

9:29 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 103 to 109. Extreme Heat Risk. Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death. * WHERE...San Carlos. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 7:06PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

7:06 PM — 7:30 PM

At 706 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Christmas, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hayden and Christmas. This includes AZ Route 77 near mile marker 143, and between mile markers 146 and 165.

Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 6:21PM MST until August 29 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

6:21 PM — 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 915 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 621 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Tank Creek, Sycamore Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Finch Wash, Kirkland Creek, Bland Creek, Santa Maria River, Tank Wash, Black Canyon Wash, North Fork Date Creek, Woolsey Wash, Date Creek, Alkali Wash, Skull Valley Wash, South Fork Santa Maria River, Eastwood Creek, Waterman Creek and Tonto Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hillside, Yava, Date and Skull Valley. - This includes the following highways... Highway 93 between mile markers 168 and 174. State Route 96 between mile markers 17 and 21. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 5:51PM MST until August 29 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

5:51 PM — 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Graham County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 815 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 551 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Graham County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 11:20AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

August 28th, 11:20 AM — 9:00 PM

AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County through Saturday. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/WestPinal or call 602-771-2300.

Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 11:18AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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