TUCSON, Ariz. - Live updates on winter storms in Southern Arizona Thursday Monday.
9:27 p.m.
The first graphic shows 24-hour rainfall totals across southeast Arizona, while the second graphic shows 24-hour totals across the greater Tucson Metro area. #azwx pic.twitter.com/9o8lKxGMG5
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) December 10, 2019
3:40 p.m.
Significant Weather Advisory for North Central Pima County until 345 PM MST. https://t.co/6AZKA9gJs9 #azwx pic.twitter.com/dG5KFmMJot
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) December 9, 2019
1:35 p.m.
Pima County updated its list of road closures:
- Wentworth Road @ Tanque Verde Creek.
- Tanque Verde Loop from Tanque Verde to Speedway.
1:05 p.m.
The Catalina Highway is closed Monday afternoon, as storms are expected to dump 6 to 11 inches of snow on Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven later in the day. Only vehicles with chains or four-wheel drive will be allowed up the mountain.
Mt. Lemmon Road Closure https://t.co/Oz96AcNBZD pic.twitter.com/4DSPD6WV3Y
— Pima County Sheriff (@PimaSheriff) December 9, 2019
10:04 a.m.
The Arizona Department of Public safety says there are multiple crashes near Picacho, with standing water on I-10. They're urging drivers to use caution in that area as storms pass through.
Troopers are working multiple crashes in the #PicachoPeak area on westbound I-10. There is heavy rain and standing water on the interstate. Slow Down and #MoveOver for emergency responders. https://t.co/h1QuYlx5p1
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) December 9, 2019
9:50 a.m.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for north central Pima County. The range extends from Picacho Peak State Park to 15 miles southest of Avra Valley. The storm is moving eastward at 20 mph, with winds up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail. Damage to roofs, siding and trees. Marana, Avra Valley, Picacho Peak State Park, Picture Rocks, Red Rock and Silverbell areas could be affected, as well as I-10 between mile markers 218 ad 231 and Route 79 between mile markers 102 and 108.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Marana AZ, Picture Rocks AZ, Red Rock AZ until 10:15 AM MST pic.twitter.com/ntO4MOz2Yv
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) December 9, 2019
9:43 a.m.
Radar indicated a line of storms stretching from Picacho Peak State Park to 15 miles southwest of Avra Valley. pic.twitter.com/X2jgwvC81d
— April Madison (@AprilMadisonWX) December 9, 2019
8:25 a.m.
Pima County announced that the intersection of Wentworth Road and Tanque Verde Creek was closed.
8:20 a.m.
According to an alert from Emergencymail.org, Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Kitt Peak, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Dime-size hail and winds of 40 mph were possible with the storm.
Affected areas included Topawa, San Miguel, Kitt Peak, Ali Chuckson, Vamori, Choulic and Coldfields.
Captured on the skycam looking torward the Catalinas, a wall of heavy rain and low lying clouds at 7:23 AM. pic.twitter.com/CKBV6Pv5nu
— April Madison (@AprilMadisonWX) December 9, 2019
6:30 a.m.
On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the Tucson region and surrounding areas.
The advisory lasts until 8 a.m. and covers Tucson, Casas Adobes, Marana, Oracle, Catalina, Oro Valley, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde, Vail, SaddleBrooke, South Tucson, Three Points, San Manuel, Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation, Tortolita, Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon.
I-10 between mile markers 236 and 276, as well as I-19 between mile markers 53 and 63, Route 86 between mile markers 152 and 171 and route 77 between mile markers 70 and 97 are all included.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue to move from Tucson east through the afternoon. Don't forget the umbrella! pic.twitter.com/sB4Pe9qHJE
— April Madison (@AprilMadisonWX) December 9, 2019
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