National Weather Service

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning affecting southwest Arizona until Monday, September 21.

Sixteen water rescue specialists from the Phoenix Fire Department are being sent to Yuma. They will be staged there to prepare for flooding that may occur as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary.

The rescuers utilize boats and safety gear for swiftwater response efforts and are being sent following a request by the Arizona Department of Emergency Management Agency.

In Phoenix, the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory with potential for gusts 45 miles per hour. There was a 70% chance of rain Sunday.