Severe Future Possible Flood Watch Flood Watch issued July 16 at 12:49AM MST until July 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ Jul 16, 3:00 PM → Jul 17, 6:00 AM WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible. WHERE: South-central Arizona, including the following areas,southern Gila County including the city of Globe, Maricopa Countyincluding the Phoenix metropolitan area, and northern Pinal County. WHEN: From this afternoon through late tonight. 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: - Slow moving thunderstorms and those moving over the same areasfeeding off a high moisture environment may result in rainfallrates in excess of 2-3"/hr.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood + Read More 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. Updated: Jul 16, 6:20 AM Source: NWS Alert
Air Quality Alert Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 10:07AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ Jul 15, 11:07 AM → Jul 16, 10:00 PM AQAPSRThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued anOzone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area throughThursday.This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existingozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozoneconcentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effectsincrease as air quality deteriorates.Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficultiesfor children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratoryproblems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done latein the day.For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internetsite at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300. Updated: Jul 16, 6:20 AM Source: NWS Alert