A flash flood warning has been issued for areas northwest of Buckeye along I-10.
PHOENIX — A concentrated storm swept across the valley on Wednesday, sending showers across Eloy and across Phoenix.
Storm activity will also keep the radar busy on Thursday, which happens to be the autumnal equinox. Most storms are confined to the highlands and eastern Arizona.
Stay up to date with the latest weather conditions at 12news.com and the 12News app. Monitor the potential for storms throughout the day.
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Heavy rain is possible in northern Arizona.of the National Weather Service said Flooding is possible in some areas.
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10:00 PM 12:00 News Reporter Chase Golightly looks back on a busy weather day across the state.
8:50 pm Flooding due to severe weather has closed Val Vista Road from Warren Road to Deer Trail outside Maricopa.
Flooding due to severe weather has closed Val Vista Road from Warren Road to Deer Trail outside Maricopa. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Water can be deeper than it looks. Turn around and don’t drown. @PinalCountyPW
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) September 22, 2022
8:20 p.m. More showers and a few thunderstorms possible overnight.
Radar rainfall estimates for Arizona through 8:00 PM. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are possible overnight, mainly in the Phoenix and North and East regions. How long has it been raining? #azwx pic.twitter.com/Ay1L8H84oQ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 22, 2022
7:20 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms are generally on the decline but remain strong in parts of Yuma and La Paz counties with the potential for localized heavy rainfall.
7:05 PM Radar Update: Although showers and thunderstorms are generally on the decline, heavy localized rainfall is still possible and strong in parts of Yuma and La Paz counties . #azwx pic.twitter.com/wy4OzpIYli
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 22, 2022
5:45 p.m. Flash Flood Warning inclusive of Maricopa County, Arizona and Yuma County, Arizona until 11:45 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning until 11:45 PM MST, including Maricopa County, Arizona, Yuma County, Arizona pic.twitter.com/FQH7GQ8W41
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 22, 2022
5:15 p.m. Check out the cool technology the NWS uses to track weather around the state.
Today, GOES-17 satellite imagery arrives every minute to help us monitor storms. Check out the amazing details and evolution of the weather. (Shown is the grayscale red visible channel, with a cloud temperature of -20°C, shaded by cooler colors.)
what do you see? #azwx pic.twitter.com/Rbns8hJPKp
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 22, 2022
4:40 p.m. Today’s highest temperature so far is 88 degrees! For comparison, the normal maximum temperature is 99 degrees.
Phoenix’s high today is 88 degrees Fahrenheit, but most subways are currently around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Official precipitation is up to 0.06 inches, but the metropolitan area averages 0.14 inches. Almost everyone has seen the rain so far today. #azwxhttps://t.co/U0wzPxpaukhttps://t.co/d785s03wbX pic.twitter.com/RtU9vXgNtD
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
4:35 p.m.Sporadic showers with several storms persist across the region.Localized heavy rain threat will be highest in and around Pinal County in the next few hours
4:30 PM Radar Update: Sporadic showers with several storms continuing across the region. The threat of localized downpours will be highest in and around Pinal County in the next few hours, but most areas cannot be ruled out. #azwx pic.twitter.com/YforAPO8V6
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
3:44 p.m. Wet road along Route 87.
Wet road along Route 87.
It is recommended that the route be confirmed by the driver before departure using the AZ 511 app. https://t.co/MxTvyynanM pic.twitter.com/0Db99Oa09Z
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 21, 2022
3:10 p.m. It’s raining in different parts of the valley.
It’s raining in different parts of the valley.
• Do not tailgate.
• See a flooded road or wash? Don’t get into it. A car can be washed away in as little as 12 inches of water.
Motorists are encouraged to visit AZ-511 for real-time road and traffic updates. https://t.co/MxTvyynanM pic.twitter.com/WOopk9tnmQ
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 21, 2022
2:50 pmThunderstorm showers will continue to move northeast over much of Arizona through tonight.
245PM Radar Update: Showers with embedded thunderstorms continue to move northeast across much of Arizona through tonight. Rapid rainfall of 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch is possible, rainstorms can be 2 inches or more, and flash flooding is possible. Please pay attention to the weather today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/eOEfts8qOe
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
2:30 pm: Thunderstorms are moving across Pinal County, especially around Maricopa and Casa Grande. Flash flood warnings remain in effect for parts of Navajo and Apache counties.
📡⛈️ 12:33pm Radar Update: A thunderstorm continues to form and moves northward over southeastern Arizona.
Localized heavy rains, localized flooding, and gusty winds are expected if caught in these storms. #azwx #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/UOHf9Cl487
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) September 21, 2022
⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️ In effect until 6:30 PM MDT (5:30 PM MST) in parts of Navajo and Apache Counties.
This includes Indian Wells, Round Rock, Chinle, Black Mesa, Rough Rock and Chilchinbet. More information: https://t.co/iFtVvNQYIY. #azwx pic.twitter.com/gnpwftbpQ0
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) September 21, 2022
12:26 PM: Rain appears to have caused the crash on Miller Road in the Lower Backeye when the Camaro hit a running ditch.
Police said no one was hurt, but they are urging drivers to be careful on the road today.
Lower Buckeye’s Miller Road is open again after this Camaro crashed into a flowing ditch. No one was injured, but the rain appears to have been a contributing factor. Please be careful when driving on the road. We want you to reach your destination safely! #Rainy weather #buck eye #monsoon pic.twitter.com/o3UxJHv214
— Buckeye Police Department (@BuckeyeAZPD) September 21, 2022
11:59 PM: Baseline Road is closed due to flooding in both directions between Johnson Road and 331st Street.
Closed: Baseline Rd Eastbound & Westbound between Johnson Rd and 331st Ave due to flooding. Turn around without drowning. #phxtraffic
— Maricopa County Department of Transportation (@MCDOTNews) September 21, 2022
11:45 am: Stronger storms are possible east of Interstate 17 and Highway 89 near Flagstaff. Stay tuned for future updates.
Interested in where the next batch of potentially powerful storms could occur? Right now, storms are expected to begin in the area east of Interstate 17 and Highway 89. . Check our social media pages for updates and watch the weather. #azwx pic.twitter.com/0pXWA6l56Q
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) September 21, 2022
11:30 am: Rain showers spread from Eloy to the Phoenix area. Flooding remains the number one concern.
AM Radar Update: A string of heavy showers extending from Eloy to the Phoenix area. Flooding is the biggest risk. Some isolated stronger storms not out of the question. #azwx pic.twitter.com/4jnomUQtNP
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
11:20 am: Flash flood warning in effect for Citrus Park until 3 PM
Flash Flood Warning, including Citrus Park AZ, until 3:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/kbXlCm6HLy
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
10:45 AM: Flash flood warning in effect for Arlington and Palo Verde until 2:15 p.m.
Flash Flood Warnings, including Arlington, Arizona and Palo Verde, Arizona, last until 2:15 p.m. MST pic.twitter.com/MjMwhf2ruf
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
9:30 am: The shower is moving towards Buckeye and SR 85.
AM Radar update: Heavy rain showers heading towards the Buckeye region and SR 85. Please drive safely. #azwx pic.twitter.com/RCLx8h6Fkk
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
8:30 am: Severe showers and isolated thunderstorms are moving through Maricopa and northwestern Pinal County.
If you see a flooded road, do not drive through it.
AM radar update. Severe showers and isolated thunderstorms are sweeping through Maricopa and northwestern Pinal counties, bringing up to 1.5 inches of rain. What would you do if you encountered a flooded road? Turn around and don’t drown. #azwx pic.twitter.com/C7vE8SS5XM
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
7:45 AM: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Maricopa County along I-10 north of Buckeye, Palo Verde, and Arlington.
The warning is valid until 10:00 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning, including Maricopa County, Arizona, until 10:00 AM MST pic.twitter.com/qPMsZF28A1
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 21, 2022
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