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Live Updates: Intense Storms Lash the Valley on Sunday
Monsoon moisture is moving across Arizona Sunday. Here are the latest updates.
PHOENIX — Thunderstorms are sweeping a large portion of Arizona today, extending from Northern Arizona to the southern Arizona/New Mexico border.
Maricopa County is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Earlier, dense blowing dust resulted in a ground stop at Sky Harbor Airport.
APS and SRP crews are working to restore power to thousands who lost electricity due to the storms.
Here are the latest updates:
6:45 p.m. – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains until 7 p.m. for Midway.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Midway AZ until 7:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/XUip93fn9f
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 22, 20246 p.m. – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Theba and Piedra until 6:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Theba AZ and Piedra AZ until 6:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/Sp5p1qlDEv
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 22, 20245:45 p.m. – A dust storm warning is active for I-8 near Bosque, Gila Bend, Piedra, and Sentinel until 6 p.m.
A dust storm warning continues until 6:00 PM MST for I-8 near Bosque, AZ and I-8 near Gila Bend, AZ and I-8 near Piedra, AZ and I-8 near Sentinel, AZ. pic.twitter.com/FB1IRdqai2
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 22, 20245:20 p.m. – Thunderstorms are developing over the Valley with lightning and winds up to 50 mph. Dust is reported in Gila Bend and areas along I-8.
5:09 PM MST: Thunderstorms are continuing to develop over the valley and are bringing lightning, strong winds up to 40-50 MPH, and blowing dust for Gila Bend and areas along the I-8 in Southern Maricopa County. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Urxoqb3dw2
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 22, 20244:55 p.m. – Dust storm warning until 5:15 p.m. for I-10 near Wintersburg.
A dust storm warning continues until 5:15 PM MST for I-10 near Wintersburg, AZ. pic.twitter.com/qBHO8StyfP
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 20244:25 p.m. – I-10 near Avondale and Goodyear is under a dust storm warning until 5:15 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 5:15 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale–Goodyear, AZ. pic.twitter.com/ZrxUaxW0VV
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 20244:20 p.m. – A Flash Flood Warning is active for Sunflower.
Flash Flood Warning continues for Sunflower AZ until 5:15 PM MST pic.twitter.com/iP1yrEgEB8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 20244:05 p.m. – A ground stop is issued for Sky Harbor Airport due to dust storms.
Meanwhile, a Flash Flood Warning for Queen Valley is in effect until 7:00 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Queen Valley AZ until 7:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/gMzkK8tGl8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024The Flood Control District of Maricopa County warns of strong thunderstorms heading to the Lake Pleasant area, which could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph, heavy rain, hail, and lightning.
Dust storm warnings continue for I-10 near Avondale, Goodyear, Phoenix, Mesa, and the surrounding areas until 4:30 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 4:30 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale–Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix–Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/dLe0UG18o5
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024In Southern Maricopa County, dense blowing dust and winds up to 50 mph are contributing to hazardous conditions. Motorists are advised to “pull aside, stay alive.”
Dense blowing dust and winds up 50 MPH is traveling southeast along the 303 and near and west of the I-17. Remember to pull aside, stay alive. #azwx @ArizonaDOT pic.twitter.com/uQIP71OWMR
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 20243:45 p.m. – A special weather statement for Phoenix, Mesa, and Chandler expects 40 mph winds until 3:45 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ and Chandler AZ until 3:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/y2yz63nbKZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024Anthem and New River are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3:45 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Anthem AZ, New River AZ and Cave Creek AZ until 3:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/uWBy9qG3B8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024Weather is causing arriving flights at Sky Harbor to be delayed an average of 56 minutes.
The National Weather Service warns that strong damaging winds are the primary concern with incoming Valley storms, which could exceed 60 mph.
2:50 PM Update: Severe thunderstorms across the higher terrain north and east of Phoenix are beginning to descend toward the Valley this afternoon. The primary concern with these storms will be strong damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Lckyow21Fl
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for portions of Gila and Maricopa counties until 3:15 p.m., with specific threats from Horseshoe Reservoir to Tonto Basin.
The storm includes roadways like AZ Route 87 and AZ Route 188. The NWS advises taking shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fountain Hills AZ, Cave Creek AZ and Carefree AZ until 3:15 PM MST pic.twitter.com/D5BHK6IGxZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024Storms are projected to move from Northern Arizona into lower deserts between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. The primary concerns are strong winds and dense blowing dust, with a chance of heavy rainfall.
In Roosevelt, a severe thunderstorm located 12 miles east of Tonto National Monument is moving south. Winds could reach 60 mph with penny-sized hail, affecting AZ Route 188.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Roosevelt AZ until 2:15 PM MST pic.twitter.com/9iuRYStcU9
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024Stay tuned for further updates on ArizonaNews.org as the situation develops.
