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Summary:
The West Valley of Phoenix experienced a significant thunderstorm event on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and hail. The storms caused flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, power outages for thousands of SRP customers, and prompted a flood watch for northern Maricopa and parts of Yavapai counties due to already saturated ground. The weather system is moving east, potentially bringing snow to higher elevations in eastern Arizona. More rain is expected throughout the week, with drier and warmer conditions returning next week.
News Article:
West Valley Hit Hard by Storms, Flood Watch in Effect
PHOENIX (AZFamily) – The West Valley was battered by a series of intense thunderstorms Wednesday, unleashing heavy rain and hail that disrupted travel, caused power outages, and triggered a flood watch for several areas.
The storms rolled through communities including Avondale, Tolleson, Glendale, and Peoria, leaving streets covered in hail, as captured by numerous viewer videos. The severe weather also impacted air travel at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with the FAA briefly issuing a ground stop for inbound flights. Departing flights experienced average delays of 15 minutes as of 5:30 p.m.
Power outages affected over 5,500 SRP customers, primarily in Glendale and West Phoenix, with a smaller number of APS customers also experiencing disruptions.
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Glendale, Peoria, and Sun City, underscoring the severity of the conditions.
The already saturated ground from previous rainfall has elevated the risk of flooding. A flood watch remains in effect for northern Maricopa County, including Deer Valley, Rio Verde, Sunflower, Surprise, and Vistancia, as well as portions of Yavapai County, including Prescott, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and other areas, through late tonight.
The system is forecast to move eastward, bringing potential snowfall to higher elevations in eastern Arizona, with snow levels dropping to around 6500 feet and significant accumulations possible in areas like Flagstaff and the White Mountains.
Another Pacific weather system is expected to arrive Thursday night, bringing more moisture and increasing rain chances, especially in western Arizona early Friday morning. There is currently a 30% chance of rain in the Valley on Saturday and Sunday.
While unsettled conditions are expected to persist for the remainder of the week, temperatures are predicted to rise back into the 70s next week with drier conditions.
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