High winds, dust possible Thursday; flooding in forecast for weekend

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    Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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    Monsoon Flooding
    A storm floods Rancho El Dorado Parkway in front of Santa Rosa Elementary School. [Scott Bartle]

    Flood Watch map [Pinal County]
    Maricopans may be getting some nasty weather this weekend, forecasters say. 

    Enhanced potential exists for widespread heavy rain and flooding across all of southeastern Arizona on Friday and Saturday. 

    Strong thunderstorm outflow winds and blowing dust may be possible this afternoon and evening. 

    A flood alert has been issued for central Arizona, including Arizona City, Silverbell, Red Rock and surrounding areas. Drivers should be prepared for flooding and road closures. 

    Sandbags are available via Pinal County Public Works. Find where you can get sandbags here. 

    Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
    Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
    Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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