FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking heavy rain and local flooding
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - A First Alert ACTION DAY is now in effect through today as an atmospheric river is pushing through the Desert Southwest bringing heavy rain and localized flooding.
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Moderate to heavy rainfall will ongoing throughout the day, and scattered thunderstorms will also be possible.
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Check out our latest rain totals from today's severe storms.
A lot of areas did receive measurable rain across Yuma and Imperial Counties.
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A Flood WATCH is NOW in effect for Yuma and La Paz Counties until 2 a.m. Wednesday.
These storms could enhance rainfall totals and cause flooding concerns.
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Today's storms really brought in the winds especially in Yuma County. Highest gusts for Yuma was 55 MPH.
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Breezy to locally windy conditions can be expected tomorrow afternoon through Thursday.
Around the Desert Southwest highest gusts will range 20-30 MPH.
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There will be slight rain chances for the remainer of the week, with drier and warmer conditions for Super Bowl Sunday.
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