Flood warning in Tucson issued as more heavy rain expected
Heavy rain in Tucson and parts of Pima County placed the area under a flash flood warning as storms were expected to last through the weekend.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Tucson until 5:45 p.m. Saturday and said the slow-moving storm would take its time dowsing southern Arizona.
Thunderstorms produced between 1 and 2 inches of rain with an additional half an inch expected in the area and flash flooding well underway, the weather service said.
A 40% chance of more thunderstorms was predicted for Saturday night, and a 60% chance for Sunday, according to the weather service.
A firetruck and a sedan were seen stuck in flooded water in video acquired by The Arizona Republic on Saturday evening.
The weather service said showers were expected to stick around until at least 6:30 p.m. Saturday and advised commuters that water was flowing down city streets and washes.
Tucson residents could expect the rain to bring cooler than average temperatures before the heat returned after the rain slowed down into early next week.
The rain and increase of relative humidity brought on by the thunderstorms would keep the area wet and wildfire risks low, according to the weather service, which emphasized that this temporary moisture increase would soon fade away.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Nearly 2 inches of rain fall on Tucson as flash flood warning issued
