PHOENIX — The Valley area received some rainfall overnight and into Tuesday, and the forecast predicts showers will be here to stay throughout the week.
The heaviest showers overnight came over the eastern portion of the Bush Fire burn scar where the National Weather Service estimates one to 2.5 inches of rain fell near Boulder Mountain and Cypress Peak within an hour, prompting a flash flood warning.
Increased moisture and a piece of energy in the Valley's atmosphere will add some oomph to the monsoon pattern on Tuesday, shaking out scattered showers and thunderstorms in Arizona.
Stronger storms could put out gusty outflow winds and flooding rainfall.
Rain chances will decrease towards the end of the workweek but increase again for this weekend, the NWS said. Phoenix has received two inches total of rainfall since June 15.
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Thunderstorms are expected to impact Maricopa County.
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Golder Ranch Fire District were sent out to two flash flood rescues La Cholla and Overton. One rescue extricated three people from their car.
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A Flood Advisory was issued in Phoenix.
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The NWS issued a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County until 12 p.m. Between two to 2.5 inches of rain fell and an additional 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area, the weather service said.
Locations that will experience life-threatening flash flooding include Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tumbleweed Park, Gilbert City Hall, Chandler City Hall, San Tan Village Mall and Higley.
State route 202 between mile markers 40 and 49 and state route 87 between mile markers 161 and 167 can also experience flooding.
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