Prescott, AZ Weather

FFWFGZ

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Coconino County in north central Arizona...
Yavapai County in west central Arizona...

* Until 430 PM MST.

* At 135 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and
underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Seligman and Seligman Airport.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between mile markers 118 and 122. Business Interstate
40 between mile markers 140 and 141. Route 66 between mile markers
137 and 139.

This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers...
Chino Wash and Big Chino Wash.

Flooding of washes and creeks will occur, some dirt roads will become
muddy and impassable. Paved roads and underpasses could become
flooded as well.

Low water crossings will become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not
attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures around 108 to
115 expected below 4000 feet.

* WHERE...northern Gila and Yavapai counties below 4000 feet;
including the Verde Valley and Black Canyon City.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related
illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration,
especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded
location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.