Nora Remnants Likely To Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding To Tucson

TUCSON, AZ — The National Weather Service was warning the Tucson area Tuesday to be prepared for heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Nora, leading to water flowing through normally-dry washes and flooded and impassible roads.

Nora moved up the western coast of Mexico this week, and is likely to bring multiple rounds of showers and storms Tuesday and Wednesday as it pushes north from the Gulf of California, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service warns of significant potential for flooding in washes, streets, highways, underpasses and low-lying areas. There is a flash flood watch in effect for the greater Tucson area from 11 a.m. Tuesday until early Thursday morning.

Showers and thunderstorms are highly likely Tuesday, with a 90 percent chance of rain in the Tucson area. The potential for heavy rain is possible. The expected low Tuesday night is a cool 70 degrees, according to the weather service.

Showers and possibly thunderstorms are also likely Wednesday, with the chance of rain during the day at 70 percent, and a 40 percent chance Wednesday night, the weather service reported. The expected high on Wednesday is 84 degrees.