PHOENIX — Heavy rain, strong winds and snow are moving through Arizona this Black Friday.
Areas around the Phoenix metro have been under two Tornado Warnings, as well as Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Flood Advisories.
RADAR: Check current conditions
BREAKDOWN: What to expect from storms
RAINFALL TOTALS: how much has fallen near you?
POWER OUTAGES: Thousands without power in the Valley
Here are the latest weather updates:
7:23 p.m.
Second storm report confirming a second tornado in the Queen Creek area this morning. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Pi0tLnjG6R
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 30, 2019
7:13 p.m.
We've been busy doing research on the weather from this morning...with much more to do...but here is the local storm report for one confirmed tornado (based on radar and storm damage). #azwx pic.twitter.com/OdG0qIcJsf
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 30, 2019
5:09 p.m.
Phoenix folks heading north, or wanting to come south, make sure you follow @NWSFlagstaff for the latest on the weather in that neck of the woods. #azwx https://t.co/hYlmhPap9m
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 30, 2019
4:08 p.m.
As temps drop tonight, expect slick roads. There are still some highways that are closed at this hour:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
SR 87 closed from Payson to Winslow.
SR 89A closed from Sedona to the I-17 junction.
SR 260 closed from Camp Verde to SR 87.#KnowSnow #azwx pic.twitter.com/iy4XTbxmp5
4:04 p.m.
UPDATE: I-40 westbound is now CLOSED due to this crash west of Seligman at milepost 113.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
Motorists are advised to expect delays and postpone travel.
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/VfYxfJ7Hic
3:58 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
SR 89A remains CLOSED from Sedona to the I-17 junction due to winter weather.#axwx #KnowSnow pic.twitter.com/uRKgVCE4Lv
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
3:04 p.m.
Current closures due to winter weather! Consider delaying travel or using an alternate route. #azwx #KnowSnow pic.twitter.com/eII5oxvfdS
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
2:55 p.m.
Latest Valley Radar at 2:49pm...small storm along the 60 has a history of producing small hail. #azwx pic.twitter.com/hxI7U4O6TD
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
2:52 p.m.
UPDATE: State Route 260 is now open between between Heber and Star Valley, mileposts 255 to 302.#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/eqcTxKveOd
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
2:12 p.m.
, Special Weather Statement. https://t.co/nTOSZbMW8S #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/3SvPkwb2q3
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
2:02 p.m.
155pm: Snow showers continue above about 3500 feet over northern Arizona. Even on plowed roads, be prepared for additional accumulating snow, hazardous conditions, and rapid changes in visibility. #azwx pic.twitter.com/9Qq7rLWqfn
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) November 29, 2019
12:40 p.m.
Several state highways remains closed due to weather. These include:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
* SR 87 is closed from Payson to Winslow.
* SR 89A is closed from Sedona to the I-17 junction.
* SR 260 is closed from Camp Verde to SR 87.
* SR 260 is closed from Star Valley to Heber.
We're opening some freeways this afternoon - I-17 and I-40 especially. Thanks for your patience. It was a huge storm and our folks on the plows have been working hard to open the roads. Still more work to be done.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
12:19 p.m.
Looks like SR 89 has reopened between Drake and Ash Fork, and US 60 is in the process of reopening between Globe and Show Low. On US 60 it may be slower than normal - we're sending a plow ahead of vehicles just to make sure the road is good. Thanks for your patience.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
11:31 a.m.
a Flood Warning Remains in Effect until 845 PM MST for Gila County. https://t.co/Tk6PYDpD8m #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/qktL8xHB5Z
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
11:09 a.m.
Avoid SR 74 between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Pkwy. Highway closed in both directions due to a flooded low-lying area. Consider using detours that include Loop 303 and Lake Pleasant Pkwy. New River Rd also is not available north of SR 74 due to runoff across roadway. pic.twitter.com/DPHyFxydty
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
10:24 a.m.
Runoff from earlier storms is causing flooding concerns across south-central Arizona. Accumulating snow remains a concern in the higher elevations of Gila County. #azwx pic.twitter.com/uZp527dYG8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
10:17 a.m.
UPDATE: US 60 closed between Show Low and Globe. Multiple highways in northern Arizona are closed due to a strong winter storm. This includes I-40 and northbound I-17. PLEASE POSTPONE TRAVEL until the storm passes.#azwx #KnowSnow pic.twitter.com/v2ZbvmXQko
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
9:05 a.m.
Braving the roads to enjoy an attraction today? Check their schedule first -- Arcosanti says they are closed today and to avoid their road, and earlier, Sunrise Park Resort said they were working on restoring power. #abc15wx
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) November 29, 2019
9:01 a.m.
The City of Prescott Public Works Department was activated at around 2am this morning as snow began to accumulate quickly. All 14 trucks are working the major streets in Prescott. We ask that people stay off the roads if at all possible so that the plows can keep the roads clear
— Prescott Police Dept (@PrescottPD) November 29, 2019
8:53 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has Issued a Flood Warning for Gila County in East Central Arizona. https://t.co/0eQqdtT7T0 #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/gHR70zo2Gg
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
8:44 a.m.
ADOT MVD News: Due to heavy weather, MVD offices in Flagstaff, Payson, Show Low, Prescott, Winslow and Tuba City and are CLOSED today. Other northern AZ offices have limited staff due to travel conditions. Online services available anytime at https://t.co/DL48k9MCeI pic.twitter.com/3ybsi8RGKp
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
8:34 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has Issued a Flood Warning for Maricopa County in South Central Arizona. https://t.co/c16TUcwOmo #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/uJStr6Ilo9
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
7:50 a.m.
Multiple restrictions and closures in #Phxtraffic due to the heavy rain: 67th ave/New River, Norterra/Dove Valley just south, Greenway/7th Ave just south, Cave Creek/Tbird just north, Canterbury/Tbird. #DriveSafe #rain pic.twitter.com/y9QWgyDBCN
— Phoenix Police Department (@phoenixpolice) November 29, 2019
7:40 a.m.
7:40 am Rainfall Update: Know that these numbers are changing quickly as more rain moves through the Valley.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) November 29, 2019
BUT we're approaching a rainfall record in #Phoenix and many spots approaching or topping an inch, already.#abc15wx @FCDFloodInfo pic.twitter.com/fFKd4k2Dh4
7:26 a.m.
CLOSED: Desert Hills Drive at 15th Avenue CLOSED - Road Flooded. #phxtraffic
— MCDOT News (@MCDOTNews) November 29, 2019
7:13 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has Issued a Flood Advisory. https://t.co/x4UBOHBKt8 #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/MvZelpZ5QT
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
6:40 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Marana AZ until 7:00 AM MST pic.twitter.com/bTvffcJlBe
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) November 29, 2019
6:25 a.m.
6:15 AM MST: Snowing hard! 3.5"-4" snow in the past hour here at the NWS office in Bellemont - 9" on the ground now. #azwx
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) November 29, 2019
Look at this wind damage at an apartment complex near Shea and 30th St. in North Phoenix. Thank you Scott Allen for sharing @abc15 pic.twitter.com/sObZ74wqn4
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) November 29, 2019
6:00 a.m.
SR 238 WB: Highway closed near 91st Avenue due to water on the road. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/NI60dD9qd5
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
Flash Flood Warning continues for Wickenburg AZ, Wittmann AZ, Morristown AZ until 8:15 AM MST pic.twitter.com/kPFgJlQR64
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
5:25 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Superior AZ, Queen Valley AZ, Florence Junction AZ until 5:45 AM MST pic.twitter.com/IHLpzI0Q3f
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
5 a.m.
REMINDER: Multiple highways in northern Arizona are closed due to a strong winter storm. This includes I-40 and northbound I-17. PLEASE POSTPONE TRAVEL until the storm passes.#azwx #KnowSnow pic.twitter.com/t3eKTERHiQ
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 29, 2019
4:45 a.m.
Tornado Warning including Apache Junction AZ, Higley AZ until 5:15 AM MST pic.twitter.com/XwjyWQ33XU
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
4:15 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has Issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory. https://t.co/4ApohjRytz #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/g9mshbCP8l
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
414am: The Tornado Warning has expired. However, a large area of very strong straight line winds will continue over metro Phoenix through at least 5 am. #azwx
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
4 a.m.
Tornado Warning continues for Maricopa County, AZ until 4:15 AM MST pic.twitter.com/JarWuH1rwt
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 29, 2019
