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Flood Watch issued June 1 at 1:41AM MST until June 1 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 1 PM MST this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An approaching weather system will tap into tropical moisture from the south and
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Flood Watch issued June 1 at 1:41AM MST until June 1 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Tohono O'odham Nation and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 7 AM MST this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An approaching weather system will tap into tropical moisture from the south and develop showers and isolated thunderstorms on Sunday. Some of the storms will produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated flash flooding issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Air Quality Alert issued May 28 at 3:16PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Tucson Metro area until 8 PM MST this evening. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air pollutant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use
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Red Flag Warning issued May 19 at 1:15AM MST until May 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
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Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 2:18AM MST until May 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST MONDAY FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151, 152, 153, AND 154... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. For the
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Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 2:18AM MST until May 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST MONDAY FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151, 152, 153, AND 154... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. For the
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Fire Weather Watch issued May 17 at 2:34AM MST until May 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151, 152, 153, AND 154... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10
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Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 2:34AM MST until May 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151, 152, 153, AND 154... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10
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Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 2:11AM MST until May 18 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.