The Brief
- Flood watches go into effect across much of Arizona starting Wednesday.
- Public works crews in Apache Junction are clearing washes and setting up sandbag stations.
- National Weather Service meteorologists report that an El Niño pattern is drawing tropical moisture, bringing risks of severe wind, rain, and hail.
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The National Weather Service has issued flood watches across much of the state starting Wednesday. Even before a single drop hits the ground, crews are already out preparing for what is to come.
What they’re saying:
Frank Duarte, with Pinal County Public Works, said, “We’re ready. We’re always prepared and ready for it.”…