PHOENIX — Storms are rolling into the Valley from northern Arizona, leading the National Weather Service in Phoenix to issue a warning for boaters at two popular lakes.
"Boaters! Strong winds have already overspread Horseshoe Lake and are getting very close to Bartlett and Pleasant," The NWS account on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted at 4:22 p.m. on Saturday. "Get to safety quickly!"
This was accompanied by an image showing strong storms moving in from the north.
This comes as Phoenix set a record for the highest low temperature ever recorded on this date, as the low temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this morning was 91 degrees, breaking the previous record of 90 degrees set in 2019.
Phoenix also hit 110 degrees for the 58th day in 2024, adding to the new record.
These storms also come less than a day after an area stretching from Wickenburg to Prescott anywhere from 0.01 inches to 1.53 inches of rain on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
NWS Flagstaff has declared a flash flood warning in Gila County near the Horton Creek trail until 5:45 p.m. on Saturday.
There is a second flash flood warning for areas of Gila County including Strawberry, Beaver Valley Estates, Pine, Whispering Pines, Flowing Springs and East Verde Estates until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
There is also a flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday in Yavapai County for areas including Pine Mountain, Sycamore Creek and Yellowjacket Creek.
A flood advisory has been issued in Yavapai County until 6:15 p.m. on Saturday for areas including Prescott, the Prescott Airport, Watson Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, Oak Knoll Village and Rancho Vista Estates in Yavapai County.
Updates
6:38 p.m.
Storm activity is dying down. The National Weather Service said while most of the Valley is feeling winds, storms are staying in the northwest Maricopa County and Las Paz County areas. Those storms are expected to quiet down once the sun sets.
5:46 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix is warning drivers about dust being blown in the air in areas of the north Valley, including on Loop 303 near Olive Avenue. Drivers are asked to use caution if visibility drops, which could happen near farms or construction areas.
4:22 p.m.
Strong storms are moving into the Valley from the north, leading to the National Weather Service to warn boaters to get off the water at Lake Pleasant and Bartlett Lake.
3:17 p.m.
The National Weather Service notices storms moving in from the north and tells boaters at lakes north of the Valley to be prepared for hazardous conditions.
Flooding Safety
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has provided the following tips on what hazards to watch out for during and after a flood, including fire, electrical and chemical safety:
Generators and alternative heating devices can create fire hazards during flooding if they aren’t used correctly or maintained properly. Pools of water and appliances can become electrically charged and can cause electrical fires.
On electricity, residents in flooded areas should turn off the power to their homes if they can reach the main breaker or fuse box. All wiring in the house may be electrically charged and hazardous. Residents should have a professional technician check their home for damages before turning on the power.
Make sure potentially combustible liquids like paint thinner, lighter fluid or gasoline haven’t spilled within or near your home. Keep combustible liquids away from electrical or alternative heat sources as to not start a fire.
All smoke alarms in the home should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced yearly. Some smoke alarms are dependent on your home’s electrical service and may go out when power is turned off.
Make sure the fire hydrant near your home is cleared of debris so the fire department can assess it easily in the event of a fire.
Arizona Weather
Arizona has seen its fair share of severe weather. Here is a compilation of videos from various storms across the Grand Canyon state.