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AZ Monsoon: Flash Flood Warning Issued For Phoenix Area; NWS
A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to reach the Valley Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Here's what we know.
PHOENIX, AZ — A line of strong thunderstorms is fast approaching the Valley, bringing torrential rain and strong winds, the National Weather Service said.
A flash flood warning and a significant weather have been issued for the West Valley, including Surprise, Glendale, Goodyear, El Mirage and the north Valley portion of Phoenix through 7 p.m., the service said.
The two advisories describe the storms as being nearly stationary, producing heavy rain and winds to the area.
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Flash Flood Warning including Maricopa County, AZ until 7:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/DhvsH9pWzP
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 15, 2021
Significant Weather Advisory for Maricopa County until 330 PM MST. https://t.co/Uq9MchqZzN #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/NvRSh5Bxz3
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 15, 2021
3:45 PM MST Radar Update: Thunderstorms are continuing to develop to the north and west of Phoenix. These storms are moving very slow and are capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. #azwx pic.twitter.com/DYfwHBxRN8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 15, 2021
Significant Weather Advisory for Maricopa County until 445 PM MST. https://t.co/IBxYTdNJdX #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/tzsVUp8SJh
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 15, 2021
The current line of storms are virtually stationary, located roughly over Surprise Stadium in the West Valley at 2:46 p.m., the service said.
Phoenix has between a 20-and-30 percent chance of rain Thursday night, with the same odds on Friday, the service's forecast predicts.
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