A wall of storms moved across the state Sunday, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties, including Maricopa.
An air stop was issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport due to thunderstorms, but it has since been lifted. More than 450 flights were delayed and 42 were canceled.
ABC15 is tracking the latest updates below:
8:15 p.m.
At the height of power outages, more than 27,000 utility customers were without power. Service has been restored to most customers.
5:13 p.m.
5:09 PM MST: Thunderstorms are continuing to develop over the valley and are bringing lightning, strong winds up to 40-50 MPH, and blowing dust for Gila Bend and areas along the I-8 in Southern Maricopa County. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Urxoqb3dw2
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 22, 2024
4:52 p.m.
A dust storm warning continues until 5:15 PM MST for I-10 near Wintersburg, AZ. pic.twitter.com/qBHO8StyfP
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
4:22 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 5:15 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ. pic.twitter.com/ZrxUaxW0VV
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
3:46 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Fountain Hills AZ, Cave Creek AZ and Carefree AZ until 4:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/qs30wJqrBy
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
3:39 p.m.
Dense blowing dust and winds up 50 MPH is traveling southeast along the 303 and near and west of the I-17. Remember to pull aside, stay alive. #azwx @ArizonaDOT 📸 pic.twitter.com/uQIP71OWMR
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
3:37 p.m.
A dust storm warning is in effect until 4:30 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ. pic.twitter.com/dLe0UG18o5
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
3:07 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ and Chandler AZ until 3:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/y2yz63nbKZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
3:02 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Anthem AZ, New River AZ and Cave Creek AZ until 3:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/uWBy9qG3B8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
2:50 p.m.
2:50 PM Update: Severe thunderstorms across the higher terrain north and east of Phoenix are beginning to descend toward the Valley this afternoon. The primary concern with these storms will be strong damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Lckyow21Fl
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
2:34 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fountain Hills AZ, Cave Creek AZ and Carefree AZ until 3:15 PM MST pic.twitter.com/D5BHK6IGxZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
1:59 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Rio Verde AZ, Tonto Basin AZ and Camp Creek AZ until 2:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/W8GTt4jTHJ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024
1:50 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Arizona until 8 PM MST pic.twitter.com/4O5TbyMATe
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 21, 2024