Rising Storm Threat Sparks Weather Impact Alert Across Arizona Tuesday Afternoon

Moisture is moving into the state, increasing the chances for storms and heavy downpours in parts of the state.

PHOENIX — If you’re going to be out and about around the Phoenix area on Tuesday afternoon, be sure to keep your umbrella and raincoat handy.

A large portion of moisture is making its way through Arizona, bringing with it a high probability of afternoon showers in the High Country and the Valley respectively.

Residents dealt with increased humidity and high temperatures near 110 degrees for most of the day and chances for monsoon storms are on the rise. 12News meteorologists said thunderstorm chances will be confined to the Arizona high terrain at first, before spreading west.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will then become fairly widespread across the lower deserts, with strong winds and blowing dust a good possibility.

Forecasts indicate that thunderstorms will start developing in the higher terrain during the afternoon and move towards lower deserts by evening. Expect strong to severe wind gusts, heavy rain, and localized flooding.

T-storms will develop during the afternoon across the higher terrain areas with more activity across the lower deserts heading into the late afternoon/evening. Strong to severe wind gusts, blowing dust, and heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding can be expected. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Me0f82TdpO

The National Weather Service said the timing for storms in the lower desert should be between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Severe wind gusts, blowing dust and heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding can be expected with these potential storms.

Stay tuned to 12News for updates on weather conditions. We will be tracking any weather developments across the state throughout the afternoon and evening.