An area of thunderstorms resulted in strong winds and areas of flash flooding in southern Cochise County.
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An area of thunderstorms resulted in strong winds and areas of flash flooding in southern Cochise County.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Tucson, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 29, 1:48 PM MST, 3 hours 38 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tucson AZ 148 PM MST Mon Jul 29 2024 .SYNOPSIS... Daily chances for thunderstorms continue this week. Heavy rainfall may cause localized flash flooding. Isolated strong wind gusts will also be possible. High temperatures should rise a few degrees by late this week. && .DISCUSSION... Isolated to scattered convection is expected to develop this afternoon, with greater coverage likelier further south. RAP guidance indicates richer low level moisture remains in areas closer to the International Border with higher mixing ratio values boosting instability across these areas. This is where coverage of convection today will also be greatest, with the potential for very heavy rainfall rates. Convective layer wind under 10 knots will lead to very slow moving thunderstorms again, while the seasonably moist atmosphere should lead to the very heavy rainfall rates. While coverage will decrease this evening with sunset, convective chances may linger through the night as a mid level low approaches from the Gulf of California. Guidance indicates an additional draw of mid-level moisture from this low into southeastern Arizona, which along with the added ascent may produce additional showers and thunderstorms even through Tuesday morning. By Tuesday afternoon, southeastern Arizona is forecast to be on the wrong side of an impulse ejected through this closed low, which should create a "lower" grade monsoon day. Continued active flow from the lingering low however may produce additional convection overnight into early Wednesday. At this point forecast slight chances past midnight Tuesday night were kept to Santa Cruz and Cochise counties, but these may need to be expanded. Daily chances for thunderstorms continue through the forecast period this week. The other part of the story will be the building of a western CONUS ridge, which will warm up high temperatures across the region. This should bring high temperatures 5 to 7 degrees above normal with moderate Heat Risk levels. && .AVIATION...Valid through 31/00Z. Isolated to scattered TSRA through 30/02Z. Very heavy rainfall with isolated strong wind gusts to near 45 kts expected with any thunderstorm today. An isolated shower can't be ruled out tonight or early Tuesday morning as well. Otherwise winds generally light this morning and under 12kts this afternoon. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments. && .FIRE WEATHER... Elevated moisture will continue with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Each day has the threat of heavy rain, localized flash flooding and strong gusty outflow winds. Away from thunderstorms, 20-foot winds will generally be 15 mph or less, with afternoon/early evening gusts to 20-25 mph and light winds overnight. As high pressure builds late this week, high temperatures should rise a bit and minimum relative humidities should fall by a few percentage points. && .TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && Public...Edwards Aviation...Edwards Fire Weather....Edwards Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
The Tucson radar (KEMX), 114 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:24 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Downed power lines causing power outage to roughly 20 people.
Numerous reports of flash flooding in the Bisbee area including mud and gravel over much of Brewery Ave making it impassable. Additionally, Green Bush Wash west of Bisbee flowed over roads and private properties. Public also reported approximately 1-3 inches of water flowing over Highway 92.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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