Tucson Monsoon 2018

A motorist takes their chances by sending the rushing Arroyo Chico Wash at Plumer Avenue after an afternoon monsoon storm in midtown on July 12, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for areas in southeast Arizona, including Tucson.

The watch begins at 11 a.m. today and is expected to last until midnight. 

A flash flood watch is in place when weather conditions are favorable for flooding. This does not necessarily mean that flooding will happen, but that it's a possibility. 

Always remember to take the proper precautions in the event of flooding. Need some tips? We've got six for you.

Today's storms have the potential to bring heavy rainfall — as much as 2 inches in a short period of time, the weather service predicts.

High: 90

Low: 73


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