TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tucson metro area experienced heavy rain and power outages Thursday night.
9:46 p.m.
A good dose of welcome rain for many of us across southern Arizona! Even Tucson Int'l Airport received 0.75" of rain to finally push Tucson's monsoon 2020 rain total over the 1" mark. We're still lagging, but we'll take what the skies give us! pic.twitter.com/azKq3GNFuI
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) August 21, 2020
8:42 p.m.
The heaviest rain has now moved west of Tucson. Some heavy rain is still falling over the southwest side of Tucson. Flood Warnings & Advisories remain in effect for much of the west and southwest side. Do not attempt to cross flowing water! pic.twitter.com/62xrfOESOw
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) August 21, 2020
8:12 p.m.
Thousands of customers are experiencing power outages in the Tucson area.
According to TEP, the cause is still under investigation.
7:50 p.m.
Being treated to a lightning show in #Tucson this evening! We'd love to see your photos/videos as well! #azwx pic.twitter.com/k86IqzAHD8
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) August 21, 2020
7:47 p.m.
According to KGUN9's Cuyler Diggs, thunderstorms are moving southwest at a speed of five to ten miles per hour.
Heavy rain is falling throughout the Tucson metro area. Thunderstorms are moving SW @ 5 to 10 mph. Some localized street flooding is possible. Remember... Turn Around, Don't Drown! pic.twitter.com/OUF51O0Bcl
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) August 21, 2020
Some localized street flooding is possible.
For more updates, stay with KGUN9.com/weather.
