Arizona weather alerts

8 active watches, warnings and advisories in Arizona, most urgent first. From the National Weather Service.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning 1

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 5:00 AM Wed·Issued 4:27 AM Wed Oct 21·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 4:27AM MST until October 21 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

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The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona...

* Until 500 AM MST.

* At 427 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Chino Valley, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Chino Valley, Paulden, Drake, Perkinsville and Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.

This includes State Route 89 between mile markers 328 and 355.

What to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Areas: Coconino, AZ; Yavapai, AZ

Flood Watch 7

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 2:00 PM Wed until 5:00 PM Thu·Issued 11:43 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 11:43PM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonopah Desert and West Pinal County.

When: From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system affecting the region will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Moderate to heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 AM Wed until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 11:43 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Phoenix AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 11:43PM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Superior and Tonto Basin.

When: From 11 AM MST Wednesday through Thursday evening.

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.

Additional details: - A strong weather system affecting the region will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Moderate to heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates upwards of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Superior; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 AM Wed until 10:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:54 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 2:54PM MST until October 22 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.

When: From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: 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

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 AM Wed until 8:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:54 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 2:54PM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following area, Southeast Pinal County.

When: From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 8:00 PM Wed until 5:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:54 PM Tue Oct 20·NWS Tucson AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 2:54PM MST until October 22 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following area, South Central Pinal County.

When: From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening and widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms on Thursday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall both days with Thursday having the higher potential for localized rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 5:00 AM Wed until 5:00 PM Thu·Issued 9:17 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS Las Vegas NV

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 9:17AM PDT until October 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: A portion of northwest Arizona, including the following area, Northwest Plateau.

When: From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.

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-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact portions of northern Mohave County Wednesday morning through Thursday. A heavy rain and flash flood threat may develop in areas experiencing repeated rounds of storms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas: Northwest Plateau

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 5:00 AM Wed until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 12:37 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS Flagstaff AZ

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:37AM MST until October 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: All of northern and central Arizona.

When: From late tonight through Thursday evening.

Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Additional details: - An upper-level trough will bring a deep surge of subtropical and tropical moisture into our region. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of northern and central Arizona early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening. Stronger thunderstorms will bring threats of Flash Flooding, while more prolonged rainfall could lead to elevated flow in streams, rivers, and washes. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

What to do

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued.

Areas: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264

Times are local to the first state an alert names. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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