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Health
A new 24-hour crisis center for children and teens will open Tuesday, Sept.
1 in Tucson's north side to provide urgent mental health care with immediate support for families. Founders say the center was created to fill a gap in round-the-clock services.
Environment
A storm threat is expected to bring rain this weekend after a storm caused damage downtown last Thursday (local damage prompted updated forecasts).
Residents should prepare for gusty winds as extreme heat ends.
Accidents
The National Weather Service extended flash flood warnings for Tucson Metro and central Pima County until about 11:15 PM as heavy thunderstorms drop up to 3.7 inches of rain and raise flood risks in low-lying, poor drainage areas; residents should avoid flooded roads.
Education
University of Arizona scientists connected to the telescope mission are flying to Florida today to watch NASA launch its newest space telescope (an important step for the project).
Environment
After two weeks of extreme heat, wildlife in Tucson have shifted their routines by seeking shade and water near homes and businesses, with rattlesnakes and other critters appearing on sidewalks (Arizona Game and Fish explained these changes help animals cope with drought conditions).
Sports
A 12-year-old from Marana will compete at the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco this weekend.
Environment
A flood advisory is in effect until 7:15 p.m. for south central Pima County and an extreme heat warning remains until 8 p.m. in areas such as the Tohono O'odham Nation and Tucson Metro; a flood watch covers the region from Saturday morning through late Sunday night (residents should avoid flooded roads and intense heat).
Community
Funeral services for 23-year-old TPD recruit Carlos Ramirez were held Friday the 28th to honor his service, and local community members expressed their sadness and support during the tribute.
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