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Rainfall totals will range to 1 inch in Arizona, with 1 to 2 inches forecast for parts of New Mexico. Localized higher amounts are possible in the mountains and on the western slopes. Some of the higher elevations in New Mexico mostly above 9, 000 feet may even see some light snowfall. Moderate to severe thunderstorms are also possible with this system, especially Saturday and Sunday from Arizona into New Mexico. Strong, destructive gusts and flooding are the main effects to look out for during the worst storms The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a flash flood warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties Turn around, don t drown when you encounter flooded roads. The majority of flood deaths occur in vehicles, the weather service said. The hilly area has hundreds of lowlying passes that are potentially dangerous during heavy Some places where flash flooding is expected The weather service advises not to try to cross flooded ro