Flash Flood Warning 34, NWS Phoenix, AZ

009 
WGUS75 KPSR 072243
FFSPSR

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
343 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZC012-080130-
/O.CON.KPSR.FF.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190808T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
La Paz AZ-
343 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MST FOR
EAST CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTY...

At 342 PM MST, Doppler radar estimates of up to two inches of rain 
has fallen across portions of the warned area. Flash flooding is 
expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salome, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Wenden and Harcuvar. 

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 48 and 59.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 46 and 64.
AZ Route 72 between mile markers 35 and 49.

Affected washes and roadways include Little Harquahala Mts nr Old
Bell Rd and Hess Ln and Road crossing along State Route 72.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 11347 3348 11354 3348 11372 3368 11373
      3384 11393 3389 11387 3394 11370

$$

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440 
WGUS75 KPSR 080120
FFSPSR

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
620 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZC012-080130-
/O.EXP.KPSR.FF.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190808T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
La Paz AZ-
620 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 630 PM MST...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3395 11347 3348 11354 3348 11372 3368 11373
      3384 11393 3389 11387 3394 11370

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1238 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will continue to slowly drift east of the area this
week resulting in temperatures hovering not far from the seasonal
average. Moisture levels will remain sufficient for shower and
thunderstorm chances, though drier air will be attempting to
displace the better moisture eastward by early next week. Storms
will mainly be focused over higher terrain areas, but could affect
lower desert areas on occasion.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Observational trends show mostly clear skies across the lower
deserts of south-central Arizona this afternoon, while more
widespread shower and thunderstorm activity has developed near the
lower Colorado River Valley into southeast California. Both the
SPC mesoanalysis page and 12Z soundings show a very moist air mass
in place with PW values over 1.6 inches. Isolated to scattered
thunderstorms are expected to continue developing across the
lower deserts this afternoon as the air mass further destabilizes
with additional diurnal heating. Latest HREF trends suggest this
activity will be focused across southeast California/southwest
Arizona and into western Maricopa County. Steering flow is
expected to turn more southerly in the mid-levels this afternoon,
with anomalously strong upper- level flow noted across southeast
California. Given the amount of moisture, localized heavy rain and
flash flooding will be possible with stronger storms this
afternoon, with slightly faster storm motions and weak forcing for
ascent currently expected to limit a more widespread potential
for flash flooding. May see isolated to scattered thunderstorms
develop towards the Phoenix today through the early evening. Given
the limited forcing for ascent and the fact most of this activity
will be diurnally driven, should see thunderstorm potential
decrease significantly later tonight.

Upper troughing off the Pacific coast will maintain southwesterly
flow aloft across southern California, and a sharp moisture
gradient roughly aligned with the lower Colorado River Valley.
This will keep most thunderstorm activity confined to south-
central Arizona, with the higher terrain areas north and east of
Phoenix remaining most active in a relative sense. Friday could
potentially see an uptick in convective activity across the
eastern half of Arizona as a weak disturbance rotates around the
pronounced southern Plains anticyclone. Model guidance also shows
a more significant upper-level disturbance moving northward out
of northwest Mexico into the region on Sunday, which could result
in an enhanced potential for thunderstorms across Arizona on
Sunday. Thunderstorm potential could linger into Monday, before
more a more significant and sustained drying trend potentially
takes hold by the middle of next week. Ensemble guidance shows
fairly prominent upper-level trough for mid-August taking hold
across the Intermountain West, with the base of westerly flow
aloft extending into the Southwest.

&&

.AVIATION...Updated at 1740 UTC.

South-Central Arizona including KPHX, KIWA, KSDL, and KDVT:
The atmosphere remains sufficiently moist for isolated to
scattered convection this afternoon and early evening. Models
continue to show storm activity in Mexico spreading into
south/southwest Arizona early this afternoon, with this activity
then sending an outflow towards the Phoenix terminals some time
around 23Z-00Z. Regeneration of storms along the outflow boundary
is possible, however, coverage is not expected to be widespread.
Due to lower confidence in spatial resolution, put VCTS in the
TAFs until we get higher confidence. Outside of any storms or
outflow winds, winds will generally follow typical diurnal
tendencies and remain below 10 kts. Scattered to broken cloud
decks mainly aoa 10 kft will persist through the period.

Southeast California/Southwest Arizona including KIPL and KBLH:
Abundant low-level moisture will provide a favorable environment
for showers and thunderstorms today, mainly across KIPL. Off and
on activity will continue through mid-afternoon before activity
begins to taper off. Any storms that form will have the potential
to produce gusty winds, heavy rain and localized blowing dust.

Aviation Discussion not updated for amended TAFs.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Saturday through Wednesday:
Afternoon thunderstorms and wetting rains will continue to favor
the higher terrain districts of eastern Arizona with a trend
towards more isolated storm coverage and drier weather beyond the
weekend. For lower elevations, gusty thunderstorm outflow winds
will continue to be a concern for any ongoing incidents. Sunday
potentially could see more widespread thunderstorm activity as an
upper-level disturbance moves northward into Arizona. Otherwise,
temperatures will hover around seasonal normal values while winds
follow typical diurnal trends, outside of any thunderstorms.
Humidity values will generally drop into the teens across the
lower elevations while remaining slightly higher above 20% over
higher terrain. Overnight recoveries will increase into the upper
30s-40s for most locations. A more significant drying trend will
occur in the early to middle parts of next week.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should follow standard reporting procedures.

&&

.PSR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AZ...None.
CA...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...Rogers
AVIATION...Hernandez
FIRE WEATHER...Rogers/MO

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1236 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ531-536-072015-
Gila River Valley AZ-Kofa AZ-
1236 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL YUMA COUNTY UNTIL 115 PM
MST...

At 1236 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Tyson, or 26 miles northeast of Fortuna Foothills,
moving northeast at 10 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Roll.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3273 11398 3279 11412 3300 11405 3290 11379
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 205DEG 9KT 3284 11401

Hernandez

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1256 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ533-072045-
Central La Paz AZ-
1256 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTY UNTIL 145
PM MST...

At 1256 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brenda, or 39 miles southeast of Parker. This storm was nearly
stationary.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Brenda.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 28 and 42.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 31 and 45.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3353 11387 3358 11407 3377 11408 3372 11377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1956Z 191DEG 3KT 3362 11396

Hernandez

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
136 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ558-560-562-563-072115-
Southeast Gila County AZ-San Carlos AZ-Globe/Miami AZ-
Pinal/Superstition Mountains AZ-
136 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR GILA COUNTY UNTIL 215 PM MST...

At 136 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Globe, moving east at 10 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Globe, Cutter, Central Heights-Midland City and Claypool.

This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 248 and 261.
AZ Route 70 between mile markers 253 and 263.
AZ Route 77 between mile markers 167 and 170.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3336 11085 3352 11080 3351 11053 3326 11061
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 282DEG 9KT 3340 11074

Hernandez

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
141 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ533-072130-
Central La Paz AZ-
141 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LA PAZ COUNTY UNTIL
230 PM MST...

At 141 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Vicksburg Junction, or 41 miles west of Tonopah,
moving north at 10 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Salome and Harcuvar.

This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 47 and 61.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 49 and 56.
AZ Route 72 near mile marker 49.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3347 11358 3352 11377 3381 11370 3372 11339
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 199DEG 10KT 3356 11364

Rogers

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
148 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ534-072130-
Aguila Valley AZ-
148 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY UNTIL 230 PM
MST...

At 148 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Aguila, or 24 miles west of Wickenburg. This storm was nearly
stationary.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Aguila.

This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 78 and 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3390 11294 3382 11320 3395 11331 3401 11325
      3400 11303 3399 11303
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 232DEG 4KT 3392 11318

Hernandez

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
211 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

AZZ533-072200-
Central La Paz AZ-
211 PM MST Wed Aug 7 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN LA PAZ COUNTY UNTIL
300 PM MST...

At 211 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northwest of Gladden, or 16 miles south of Alamo Lake, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

Pea size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Wenden and Salome.

This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 57 and 70.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3373 11343 3384 11385 3421 11369 3408 11334
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 236DEG 20KT 3404 11347

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