Flash flood warning issued for Tucson area

On Saturday, August 16 at 16:49, a flash warning was given by the National Weather Service in Tucson. This warning applies to pima county.

National Weather Service: “Return, drowning while encountering roads under water. Most flood death occurs in vehicles.”

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What do the weather service meteorologists say?

At 16:49, the National Weather Service made a statement:

“National Weather Service in Tucson: a flash war warning for the East Pima district in Southeast Arizona, up to 16:49 MST, doppler radar storms that produce heavy rain in the stimulated area.

Danger: Life -threatening flash flood. Storm that produces flash floods.

Source: Radar specified.

Effect: Life -threatening flashes of derekler and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and sub -transitions. Some places to experience flash floods include: Tucson. This includes Mile Marker 256 and 258 Interstate 10. This includes the following Flash flood -leaning places, Stone Ave in Mabel St. ”

What is flash flood?

The flash flood is a flood that is usually less than six hours of heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, according to the air service. Flash floods are usually characterized by severe torrents after heavy rains. A flash flood can be sudden and severe and can only take a few minutes to develop. It is possible to live a flash flood in areas that do not take rain immediately.

What is the difference between a flash flood and flash flood warning?

The air service says that a flood warning is given when a Selin is close or close. If you are in a flood -prone area, you should immediately switch to the high surface. Flash floods publish a flood clock in the weather service when possible.

What to do during flood warning

• If it is recommended to evacuate, do it immediately.

• Use a battery -powered radio or television to get the latest emergency information.

• Do not pass the flood juice. If it moves quickly, only 6 -inch flood water can sweep from your feet.

• Turn around, don’t drown: Don’t go to a flooded street. Cars can be swept with 2 feet moving water or may be visible on the road. If you come to a flooded area, return and go in another way. Most of the deaths related to flood are caused by people passing through the water.

• Pay attention to fire hazards.

• Stimulate the stimulus and open the weather notifications.

• Don’t let children play in flowing water. Water can hide rocks, trees and wrecks.

Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article.

This weather report was created automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.

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This article was initially published in the Republic of Arizona: Flash flood warning was given for Tucson region