(Storm could bring substantial rain)…This according to the latest weather statement.

The National Weather Service says rain is expected this afternoon, tonight and into Friday morning. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect this afternoon through Friday morning. The Weather Service says 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain will fall across the lower Deserts, with up to 1.5 to 2.5 inches in the higher terrain. Skies will begin clearing Friday afternoon. Patchy morning fog will be possible Saturday morning.