Real Time Naco

Areas

Cochise, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ

Note

Description

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following counties, southern Cochise and northeastern Santa Cruz. * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 452 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding, particularly across northeast Santa Cruz and southwest Cochise county. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Hereford, Whetstone, Huachuca City, St. David, Tombstone, Naco, Sonoita, Dragoon, Elgin, Pearce-Sunsites, Bisbee-Douglas Airport, Fort Huachuca, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Parker Canyon Lake, Chiricahua National Monument, Palominas and Pirtleville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Areas

Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument; Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle; Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak

Note

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Baboquivari Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Instruction

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

Areas

Cochise, AZ; Santa Cruz, AZ

Note

Description

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following counties, southern Cochise and northeastern Santa Cruz. * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 452 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding, particularly across northeast Santa Cruz and southwest Cochise county. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Hereford, Whetstone, Huachuca City, St. David, Tombstone, Naco, Sonoita, Dragoon, Elgin, Pearce-Sunsites, Bisbee-Douglas Airport, Fort Huachuca, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Parker Canyon Lake, Chiricahua National Monument, Palominas and Pirtleville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Areas

Santa Cruz, AZ

Note

Description

FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Santa Cruz County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST. * At 339 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing between 0.75 and 1.50 inches of heavy rain near Nogales. 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... Nogales, Rio Rico, Nogales International Airport and Kino Springs. This includes the following highways... Interstate 19 between mile markers 1 and 8. Route 82 between mile markers 1 and 13. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Nogales Wash at Doe St Bridge.

Instruction

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas

Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument; Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle; Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford; Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak

Note

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Baboquivari Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Instruction

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.