Tucson Citizen from Tucson, Arizona • 7

Page 7A Wednesday September 26 1984 Tucson Citizen Heavy rains expected but no major flooding LAST 3 DAYSB From Page 1 SC likely that it would result in flooding similar to that in southern Arizona last October system is moving through rather he said- not going to be the prolonged four-day period of rain we experienced last The Weather Service suggested that people avoid possible flash-flood areas such as Sabino Canyon the Canada del Oro Wash and the Tanque Verde Wash Motorists were advised to use extreme caution and avoid travel off main highways and in low-lying areas s' exact target of the heaviest rains is not the advisory said persons living in flood-prone areas anywhere in southeast Arizona should be ready to move to safety if heavy rain develops or a flood warning is southern Arizona before midday He said it is no longer possible to track the exact path of the storm even with radar breaking up he said no organized center anymore We have reports of rainfall at various locations in southern Arizona' but no real of the anymore we're looking at late afternoon for the major portion of Imes said think the heaviest portion would be over with by this evening looking for considerable improvement tomorrow There will probably be some lingering light showers but certainly not heavy rainfall" The Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for most of southeastern and central Arizona including Cochise Santa Cruz Pima Pinal Graham Greenlee Gila Maricopa and Yavapai counties and extreme southern portions of Coconino Navajo and Apache counties Dying tropical storms like Nor-bert usually carry a small core of heavy rain about 50 to 75 miles in diameter and the rain usually falls at less than half-an-inch an hour according to the Weather Service But when the progress is impeded by a mountain range such as the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson heavy rainfalls may occur in the mountains and adjacent valleys In some cases the rainfall rate will increase dramatically perhaps doubling that in nearby areas when a stom is blocked by a mountain range the Weather Service said Imes said that despite the potential severity of the storm it is not reon stand-by in Phoenix But she said she wanted them in Tucson cause we need them 'galhg to need them in a hurry" mMv'W Earlier today the storm passed the Mexican city of Ca-LBorCa Son located 130 miles south-west of Tucson -CA police spokesman in Caborca 5 today said the town had five to six hours of steady rain which stopped about 10:30 am today fmes said he know the rec-ord for single-day rainfall in Tuc- son but' a check of records indi-Scatfed that the 393 inch-rainfall of -Jtdy 29 1958 was the heaviest in -recent years Imes said the storm tropical storm and former hurricane Nor-bert was over the Sea of Cortez early this morning and swept into PAII1T ANY CAR FOR OHLY INCLUDES WHEELS DOOR JAMBS ANY COLOR NO UPS NO EXTRAS STILL AMERICAS BIGGEST PAINTING BARGAIN THAN EARL SCHEIBS ACRYLIC DIAMOND GLOSS! MADE WITH DuPONT PIGMENTS GE SILICONES 3 YEAR WRITTEN GUARANTEE AGAINST FADING IF YOUR CAR FADES REPAINT IT FREE! VANS AND PICKUPS CALL NOW! min nan ilh QijfuwMitt mmiiui rmiino ir vuun uftn rAUta 1 1 special this mm 1 555 EAST 22ND ST 623-2995 LEVY'S EL CON BROADWAY MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-9 SUNDAY 11-5 if THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY FURNITURE SPECTACULAR We've moved our famous sale out of the warehouse and into our El Con store! Our selection looks like a million because it is over one million dollars' worth of furniture on sale Don't miss the terrific buys! Quantities are limited merchandise is subject to prior sale Depts 601 605 606 609 1597 397 77-218 Save 50 on selected famous maker bedding Your choice of sizes and firmnesses Reg 27990 to 111995 set Save 93800 on 5-piece wrought iron dining 40" round table with marble inset top 4 cane-back chairs Reg 253500 Save 50300 to 60300 on leather vinyl rediners Handsome brown leather where it counts! Only 5 Reg 90000 to 100000 30 TO 50 OFF Assorted recliners 30 TO 50 OFF Assorted accent and casual chairs 30 TO 50 OFF Assorted modular seating 40 TO 50 OFF Selected sleep sofas 30 TO 50 OFF Selected bedroom sets 30 TO 50 OFF Selected wall units 50 OFF Selected occasional tables 30 TO 50 OFF Assorted sofas and loveseats 50 OFF Selected mismatched bedding 50 OFF Entire stock of desk lamps A Levy' charge account is as near as your phone! Call toU-free 1-800-527-3592 ext 333 United Wjj 1 IN THE FIRST PLACE.