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Flash Flood Warning Statement as of 6:14 PM MST on July 19, 2008

... A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 800 PM MST for
southeastern Pinal and northeastern Pima counties...

At 605 PM MST... National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to
indicate an area of strong thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
These extended from near San Manuel and Campo Bonito southward into
the north and northeast side of the catalinas. Radar estimated
rainfall rates were in excess of 2 inches per hour. Movement was to
the northwest at about 10 mph.

This includes the following washes and streams... Alder
wash... Catalina wash... Stratton wash... peppersauce wash... gibb wash.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of washes
and streams... urban areas... highways... streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

Lat... Lon 3261 11090 3275 11046 3242 11046 3242 11068

Areal Flood Advisory Statement as of 6:12 PM MST on July 19, 2008

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* small stream flood advisory for...
south central Gila County in east central Arizona...

* until 800 PM MST

* at 558 PM MST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
an area of thunderstorms over portions of southern Gila County near
cutter producing very heavy rainfall. Radar rainfall estimates of up
to 2 inches per hour... with rainfall totals of 1.5 inches over the
past hour.

Areas that will continue to be affected and experience heavy
rainfall rates include the area around cutter... Highway 70... and the
Coolidge Dam Road to San Carlos lake. Flow is likely in small
streams and washes including Ranch Creek and Gilson Wash.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams... and ponding of water on country roads and
farmland along the banks of creeks and streams.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads.

When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice... turn
around... dont drown.

Lat... Lon 3318 11051 3316 11053 3317 11054 3314 11059
3315 11062 3312 11067 3318 11077 3343 11073
3345 11055 3318 11047

Meyers

Special Weather Statement Statement as of 3:39 PM PDT on July 19, 2008/

... A significant increase in showers and thunderstorms... some with
heavy rain... is expected tonight through Sunday...

Much more humid air and low pressure systems from the east and south
are expected to bring a significant increase in the chance of showers
and thunderstorms tonight and Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are
expected to increase from east to west across south-central and
southwest Arizona to southeast California tonight through Sunday.
Locally heavy rain could result in urban and small stream flooding
and possibly flash flooding. Strong gusty winds to over 50 mph
and blowing dust in the desert areas are possible mainly tonight.

If you have any outdoor activities planned for this weekend...
especially tonight through the rest of the weekend... be alert
for changing weather.

Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
on the public service band. More detailed information is available
from the National Weather Service in Phoenix on the internet at

Weather.Gov/Phoenix