A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tucson at 4:49 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. This warning applies to Pima County.

The National Weather Service warns: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

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What are weather service meteorologists saying?

At 4:49 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a statement:

"The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for: Eastern Pima County in southeastern Arizona, Until 5:45 p.m. MST. At 4:49 p.m. MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD: Life threatening flash flooding. Th

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