5:16 a.m.
Morning showers will be light to moderate, mainly from Tucson west and northwest. From mid morning through early afternoon, the bulk of showers will stay south and west of Tucson. We'll see partical clearing this afternoon, which could lead to another active night. pic.twitter.com/nvZezrYHvE
— April Madison (@AprilMadisonWX) July 23, 2021
4:15 a.m.
4:00 a.m.
Northwest Fire says two people were pulled from the Rillito River during a swift water rescue.
Water Rescue: Two individuals pulled from the Rillito River.
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) July 23, 2021
Crews have responded to several swift water incidents and reports of stranded vehicles. Please use caution if you encounter flooded roadways as you head out the door this morning. pic.twitter.com/aoUXlYN8MS
1:14 a.m.
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management and the Pima County Regional Flood Control District says flooding in the Finger Rock Wash is expected out of banks. They warn home flooding is possible.
Tucson DTM has also said Camino de la Tierra at the Rillito River is closed because of stormwater runoff.
Camino de la Tierra at the Rillito River is CLOSED. Crews are out monitoring all dip crossings. Please if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around, don’t drown. pic.twitter.com/oRivLyP3O3
— Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (@Tucson_DTM) July 23, 2021
12:32 a.m.
The Tucson Fire Department says crews are working several calls for swift water rescues. With flash flood warnings in effect, TFD reminds the community to stay off the roads.
#TucsonFire is working several calls for swift water rescue 🌧 DO NOT TRAVEL in severe storms. Flash flood warnings are in effect pic.twitter.com/P5RSEmaB7Q
— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) July 23, 2021
12:15 a.m.
Cuyler Diggs has the latest on the storms, warnings and watches tonight:
12:07 a.m.
Another flash flood warning is in effect, covering most of the greater Tucson area:
Flash Flood Warning including Tucson AZ, Casas Adobes AZ, Catalina Foothills AZ until 3:15 AM MST pic.twitter.com/WhHe0PAn4g
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 23, 2021
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11:50 p.m.
A flash flood warning is in effect in the Tucson area until 2 a.m., and a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 12:45 a.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the Tucson metro area until 12:45 AM. A Severe Thunderstorm is located over central Tucson, moving west @ 15 mph. Expect gusty outflow wind, heavy rain & frequent lightning with this storm. Stay inside! pic.twitter.com/lHSjxSq2SM
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 23, 2021
11:39 p.m.
We're hearing heavy reports of damage and flooding in Green Valley and Sahuarita. Tucson Electric Power is reporting thousands of its customers in both towns without power. Click here for the latest updates on outages from TEP.
Well…. The storm came through #GreenValley tonight. Multiple power lines down, trees down and water rescues. Please use caution in the days ahead as crews work to clean up. pic.twitter.com/FwwOTREmUF
— Official GV Fire PIO (@GVFDPIO) July 23, 2021
9:26 p.m.
Storms are starting to hit Pima County. Forecasts indicate rainfall in the overnight and early morning hours.
926 PM: Showers and thunderstorms are starting to develop across portions of eastern Pima County including the Tucson Metro area. Heavy rain and flash flooding are the main threats tonight. Turn Around Don't Drown. #azwx pic.twitter.com/k7YOo4vZWD
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 23, 2021
9:25 p.m.
Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of Cochise County. 1 to 2" of rain has fallen near Douglas, Elfrida & Sunizona. Runoff is filling streams and washes along with causing flooding on several local roads... pic.twitter.com/LhZTfvuY0v
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 23, 2021
8:44 p.m.
Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for portions of Cochise County. 1 to 2" of rain has fallen near Douglas, Elfrida & Sunizona. Runoff is filling streams and washes along with causing flooding on several local roads... pic.twitter.com/LhZTfvuY0v
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 23, 2021
8:41 p.m.
A major thunderstorm passing over Douglas has triggered a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service.
Flash Flood Warning including Douglas AZ, Pirtleville AZ until 10:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/PZAeuu4chi
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 23, 2021
4:48 p.m.
Heads up: Most of the Tucson area is now under a flash flood warning.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the Tucson metro area until 7:45 PM. Heavy rain is causing washes to run with lots of ponding on roadways. Up to 1.5" of rain has fallen across the metro area. Turn Around, Don't Drown! pic.twitter.com/ESpcQGI61V
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 22, 2021
4:16 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm is rolling over Tucson. Expect a flash flood warning to follow.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the Tucson metro area until 5 PM. Flood Advisories are also in effect as t-storms make their way across the metro area. Be prepared for gusty wind, frequent lightning, heavy rain & localized flooding... pic.twitter.com/RiU50Q3vR1
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 22, 2021
2:52 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect northwest of Tucson until 3:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Picture Rocks AZ, Three Points AZ until 3:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/qvnfZnynaQ
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) July 22, 2021
2:21 p.m.
All of southern Arizona is under a flash flood watch tonight, per the National Weather Service, all the way into Saturday evening -- and may extend even later than that.
A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect this evening at 6 PM and will remain in effect through Saturday evening. An approaching weather system will bring periods of heavy rain to much of the region and bring the potential of flooding to finish the week and begin the weekend... pic.twitter.com/uvv8GvZukT
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 22, 2021
2:02 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning will be in effect until 2:15 p.m. for Central Pima County.
The National Weather Service tracked a storm with 20 mph winds 17 miles northwest of Green Valley.
The storm had winds of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Central Pima County until 2:15 PM. A Severe Thunderstorm is located just south of Three Points, moving west @ 20 mph. Expect gusty outflow wind, heavy rain & frequent lightning with this storm... pic.twitter.com/AO58mQktO9
— Cuyler Diggs (@CDiggsKGUNWX) July 22, 2021
1:42 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Pima County until 2:15 p.m.
Radar tracked a storm with 60 miles per hour wind gusts and quarter-sized hail seven miles southeast of Three Points moving west at 20 miles per hour.
1:24 p.m.
That National Weather Service issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Eastern Santa Cruz County.
The advisory was set to last until 1:30 p.m.
Winds of greater than 40 miles per hour were recorded in a thunderstorm nine miles southeast of Patagonia and 21 miles northeast of Nogales.
Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Nogales International Airport, Patagonia Lake State Park, Kino Springs, Canelo, Lochiel and Madera Canyon are covered by the advisory.
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