PHOENIX — Storms and high winds moved into the Valley again Thursday evening.
Storms that built up over the Rim migrated toward Phoenix, sending strong outflow winds into the metro, NWS said.
Here's a recap:
9:20 p.m.
New storms Thursday night caused more outages affecting 2,480 APS and SRP customers. Restoration times show anytime between 10:45 p.m. to 3:45 a.m.
As of 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 580 people were still without power from Wednesday night's storms, according to the SRP and APS Outage Maps.
9:10 p.m.
The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the southeast Valley including Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert until 9:30 p.m.
8:40 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Casa Grande, Queen Creek and Sun Lakes until 9:15 p.m., according to the NWS
8:25 p.m.
Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office confirmed weather was the probable cause of an RV flipping in the west Valley. Two occupants were inside but were not hurt, officials said.
8:05 p.m.
Two more outflow boundaries are coming through the Phoenix metro. Winds up to 60 mph are possible.
7:30 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Maricopa County until 10:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
NWS says the storms in the Valley are slow moving and have produced Flash Flood Warnings.
7 p.m.
There is a Flash Flood Warning for Maricopa County and Yuma County, according to the NWS. The warning is until 10 p.m.
6:52 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Buckeye until 7:30 p.m.
6:52 p.m.
Apache Junction is under a flash flood warning until 10 p.m.
6:40 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect for I-10 near Casa Grande until 7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek.
6:20 p.m.
Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and Gilbert should prepare for winds up to 55 mph.
6:15 p.m.
Storms moving into the far southeast Valley are producing winds up to 70 mph.
5:56 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Apache Junction with 60 mph winds possible.
5:45 p.m.
Multiple outflow boundaries are making their way through the Phoenix area. Winds are expected to be in the 25-35 mph range, NWS said.
4:20 p.m.
Moisture in Wickeburg is starting to come into the Valley. Some storms developing are strong to severe and will continue to move through the Valley with strong outflow winds.
4 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for a portion of northwest Maricopa County until 4:45 p.m. for the possibility of 50 mph winds and pea-sized hail. A severe warned storm in Wickenburg is creating high winds.
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.
What is the Valley?
“The Valley” is what locals call the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is considered the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest.
The Valley is made up of various major cities other than Phoenix, including:
Mesa
Chandler
Scottsdale
Tempe
Glendale
Surprise
Peoria
Gilbert
El Mirage
Avondale
Litchfield Park
Goodyear
Buckeye
Whether a city is in the “East Valley” or “West Valley” depends on where it is in relation to Phoenix.
The cities of the Valley have a combined population of 4,845,832 people, according to the 2020 United States Census. This makes it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the country right behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.
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