![]() The overnight storms also left more than 580 customers with power outages in central Arizona.Īccording to the Arizona Public Service outage map, there were 22 customers affected in Paradise Valley, 83 in Sun City, 173 in El Mirage, 54 in Buckeye, 204 in Tonopah and 29 in Gila bend due to storm-related conditions as of 9 a.m. "We appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to get them to their destinations safely and as quickly as possible. Customers with travel plans that include Phoenix are encouraged to visit or the Southwest app to view their flight status," Landson said in the statement. "We encourage travelers to check their flight status and make arrangements with their airline regarding impacts to their specific operation," Everts said.ĭan Landson, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines, said in an emailed statement that there were issues with Southwest's systems, but their teams were able to restore connectivity with local systems that were affected by the storms and they began resuming their operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor as of 8 a.m. According to the website, 26 flights were canceled and 83 were delayed as of Thursday evening, for flights scheduled from midnight until 1 a.m. Passengers can check delays and cancellations on the airport's flight status page at. ![]() He said Southwest Airlines had some connectivity issues due to the storm. Drivers are advised to turn around if they encounter flooded roads.Īt Sky Harbor Airport, the weather caused some delays and cancellations on Thursday morning, said Eric Everts, spokesperson for the airport. A flood advisory is also in effect until 12:45 for Maricopa and La Paz counties, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.Īccording to the weather service, residents can expect minor flooding and poor drainage areas. due to weather conditions, according to ADOT.Ī flash flood warning was extended until noon Saturday for Globe. There were no restrictions on highways around 8:30 a.m. "We want to remind drivers to keep your distance and don't tailgate in rain and don't drive into flooded roads, a car can be swept away in just 12 inches of water," ADOT said in a statement. There was traffic in the area and cars could be seen traveling on the flooded road. on Interstate 17 southbound near Cactus Road and around 6 a.m. at State Route 41 southbound near McDowell Road, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.įlooding was also reported in both directions of I-17 at Indian School Road around 6 a.m. There were reports of floods around 5 a.m. Near the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, up to 1.81 inches of rain was recorded. North Phoenix had heavy rainfall with more than 1.5 inches received in some areas as of 6:45 a.m., according to the Flood Control District of Maricopa County. Overnight storms in the Valley left flooded roads, power outages in the area and affected operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport early Thursday. Share your weather photos and videos with us anytime.View Gallery: Arizona monsoon 2022 in photos: Dust storms, lightning, flash floods NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rainĪverage Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOWĪverage Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.42"ĭaily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here. Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 3.77" (-2.25" from average) Here in the Valley, we could see more chances for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be a slow-moving system, so slight chances for showers will continue through at least midweek in northern Arizona. Otherwise cloudy skies and cooler temperatures, with highs across the valley in the mid-60s.Įarly next week, another storm will be moving in from the west bringing more chances for spotty showers to our state and a chance for snow in the high country. Northern and Eastern Arizona will get most of the showers on Sunday but we don't rule out a few spotty showers here in the valley. Low-level clouds and some fog are reducing visibility (even here in the valley) this will lead to dangerous driving conditions overnight and early Sunday morning. Northern Arizona gets a chance to see some scattered showers late Sunday afternoon. ![]() The main band of rain showers will track through parts of central and southern Arizona tonight through Sunday afternoon. Rainfall in the past 24 hrs in the valley ranges from 0.10" to 0.98". PHOENIX - It's an ABC15 Weather Action Day as this wet weather continues through Sunday.
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