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Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to hit the majority of Arizona early next week as Hurricane Rosa moves through the state, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.

Rainfall is expected to begin Sunday night and last through Tuesday, and possibly longer, the National Weather Service said.

The agency's latest update Thursday evening says higher-elevation areas north of the Valley, including Prescott, Payson and Flagstaff could see 3 to 4 inches of rain Monday through early Wednesday.

The Phoenix area could see 2 to 3 inches over the same period.

COULD IT HAPPEN HERE? Rosa is out there. Has a hurricane ever hit Arizona?

"Some forecast models indicate that the actual remnants of Hurricane Rosa may move into central Arizona, potentially bringing locally torrential rain and locally damaging winds," the weather service said.

National Weather Service

Forecasts have the heaviest precipitation tracking across central parts of the state.

Weather officials say they are expecting potential power outages and bad road conditions. Sustained winds between 20 and 40 mph are forecast with potential for higher winds, the weather service stated.

The Flagstaff National Weather Service encourages residents to email nws.flagstaff@noaa.gov or call 928-556-9161 for any weather-related questions.

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