First Alert Weather Alert Monday: Widespread, occasionally heavy rain expected
A First Alert Weather Alert is in place for impactful weather on Monday. Localized flooding and travel issues are concerns for the start of the work week. Widespread rain for the first half of the day will transition to scattered showers and overcast conditions for the evening. Conditions will clear late tonight/early Tuesday morning.
As of 8:00 p.m., communities in the East Valley led the rainfall chart, with almost an inch of rain at TRM. The High Desert picked up just over the half-inch mark.
A Flood Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for the threat of flooding. With greater rainfall accumulation expected in the mountains, runoff will lead to an active flow through the washes.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 10 PM for elevations above 6,500 feet. Snow Summit / Bear Mountain at 7,500' had a report of 4" as of Monday morning.
Drier and warmer weather is expected for the remainder of the week.
The First Alert Weather Team will continue to update this article as necessary throughout the upcoming rain event. Check back daily for the latest.
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