The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for portions of south-central Arizona effective August 31 at 12:13 a.m. MST through 12:00 p.m. MST. The alert covers Cave Creek/New River, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, New River Mesa, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Rio Verde/Salt River, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Tonto Basin, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, and Southeast Gila County.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist through Monday, with some storms capable of producing moderate to heavy rainfall. Storm training could result in an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, causing rapid runoff and flooding of low-water crossings and low-lying areas. Residents in affected areas should avoid flooded roadways and be prepared for potential flooding impacts.
Source: National Weather Service.
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