The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for south central Arizona effective Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. The alert covers a broad area including the Phoenix metro, all of Gila and Pinal Counties, and much of Maricopa County, with specific zones including Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Central Phoenix, East Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, and Apache Junction/Gold Canyon among others.
Increasing moisture and atmospheric instability combined with an approaching weather system are expected to produce scattered thunderstorms capable of heavy rainfall. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Residents in affected areas should monitor conditions and avoid flooded roadways and washes.
Source: National Weather Service
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