Storms are bringing rain, wind, and severe thunderstorms across Arizona Thursday evening and into Friday morning.
Flood watches are in effect across much of the state through Saturday, including the Valley.
Take a live look at radar as storms move through the Valley in the player below.
Here are the latest updates:
6:12 a.m.
Maricopa County Department of Transportation says various streets are closed due to flooding:
- Desert Hills Dr Eastbound & Westbound between 19th Ave and 15th Ave
- 15th Ave Northbound & Southbound between Desert Hills Dr and Irvine Rd
6:03 a.m.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon and this evening. The main impacts with these storms will be strong winds, small hail, blowing dust, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/xC5YfZxtvs
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
4:30 a.m.
About 13,000 customers of SRP and APS are still without power.
1:03 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1
Pac-12 AFTER AFTER dark 🔱 😈 #ForksUp /// #ActivateTheValley pic.twitter.com/OldbSv4EVq
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 1, 2023
11:30 p.m.
As storms continue moving through the Valley, ABC15 will follow the storms and the aftermath on ABC15 Mornings.
11:25 p.m
Both teams made their way back onto the field for the ASU-Southern Utah game after an almost two-hour delay. LATEST: https://bit.ly/3EhU3bo
10:20 p.m.
Officials across the Valley are busy answering emergency calls amid the thunderstorms. A house fire near Central and Glendale avenues allegedly caught fire from a lightning strike, according to Phoenix fire. A total of four individuals will be displaced from the fire.
Firefighters are on the scene of a large central Phoenix home near Central & Glendale Ave with a working attic fire from a reported lightning strike per the homeowner. An aggressive firefight stopped the blaze to the attic w/no injuries to residents or crews. 4 will displaced.🚒 pic.twitter.com/pmady0JUnY
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) September 1, 2023
9:45 p.m.
The total number of those without power grows to more than 78,000 as strong storms barrel across the Valley. TRACK LATEST OUTAGES HERE.
9:30 p.m.
Dust and thunderstorms has caused a delay at hafltime at the ASU versus Southern Utah game in Tempe. WHAT WE KNOW: https://bit.ly/3EhU3bo
Lightning strikes continue within 8 miles. Currently at least 45 minutes before we can get players on the field or allow fans back in the stands.
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) September 1, 2023
9:12 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Peoria AZ, Surprise AZ and Sun City AZ until 10:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/8Ws3Pj3xTD
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
9 p.m.
Several thousand Valley customers are without power as the storm fully moves into the Valley. TRACK LATEST OUTAGES HERE.
8:50 p.m.
8:47 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Queen Creek AZ, Sun Lakes AZ and Sacaton AZ until 9:45 PM MST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/DK57QmeuOs
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:36 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Phoenix AZ, Glendale AZ and Tempe AZ until 9:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/ym20zbxUQt
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:34 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 10:30 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/wU4zUwPq7a
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:26 p.m.
8:25 PM MST Radar Update: Outflow winds are approaching the Phoenix metro area. Expect gusty winds with blowing dust in the SE Valley. Thunderstorm activity will continue pushing northward, bringing frequent lightning and heavy rainfall to Phoenix around 9-10 PM. #azwx pic.twitter.com/hR07E4Uevj
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:24 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ and Chandler AZ until 9:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/pX1DSwtHFq
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:15 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 8:45 PM MST for I-10 near Casa Grande, AZ and I-10 near Eloy, AZ and I-10, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/UmTiICW4XC
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
8:03 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Casa Grande AZ, Maricopa AZ and Queen Creek AZ until 9:15 PM MST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/Tao8Kib9Tw
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
7:48 p.m.
A cluster of severe thunderstorms is drifting northward and will be affecting the Phoenix area within the next 1-2 hours. However, a surging gust front out ahead of the storms is producing dense blowing dust with visibilities as low as 1/4 mile reported near Casa Grande. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Q3DfvCLtrw
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
7:44 p.m.
It's best to avoid driving in a thunderstorm if you can, but if you will be driving, remember to slow down, leave room and drive with care. ⛈ https://t.co/mP6WTlRfcz
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) September 1, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Casa Grande AZ, Florence AZ and Coolidge AZ until 8:00 PM MST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/swgL83p58R
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) September 1, 2023
