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Yuma bracing for Tropical Storm Kay

By Samantha Byrd

September 11, 2022 5:05 PM

Published September 9, 2022 11:32 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - Hurricane Kay has weakened to a tropical storm as of this morning.

A serious flooding threat is expected to develop across the southwestern United States due to a substantial influx of moisture from Tropical Storm Kay, located in the East Pacific near the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Many Yuma area locals are preparing for potential flash flooding and bracing for high winds as Tropical Storm Kay inches closer.

There is a wind advisory from now till 5 this evening and a flood watch is still in place until 12 a.m. Sunday.

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Samantha Byrd

Samantha Byrd joined the KYMA team in February 2022 and is the morning anchor/producer for News 11 and Fox 9.

You can reach out to her with story ideas at sammy.byrd@kecytv.com

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