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Pima County is gearing up for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days that could create conditions reminiscent of a flood event from 2006, according to the National Weather Service in Tucson.
A rare atmospheric pattern and slow-moving thunderstorms â similar to the conditions that led to widespread flooding during the summer of 2006 â are expected to produce heavy downpours and flash flooding from July 22 through July 24, according to the NWS.
Projected rainfall through Saturday could total two to three inches in the Green Valley area, and up to eight inches in higher elevations like Mount Lemmon.
Advisory warns of elevated ozone levels in Tucson area kvoa.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kvoa.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ozone air pollution advisory issued for Tucson area
TUCSON (KVOA) - The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is set to issue a High Pollution Advisory for ground-level ozone air pollution for the Tucson area.
Any individual that is sensitive to air pollution may experience shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, wheezing and breathing discomfort. Ozone levels may be elevated this weekend.
Any individual that may be sensitive to air pollutions should limit your level of exertion outside between noon and 6 p.m. During this time frame, elevated levels of ozone pollution are more likely.
Any form of intense physical outdoor activity may cause faster and deeper breathing. This allows ozone to penetrate the parts of the lungs that lead to a higher risk of injury.
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