PHOENIX — The monsoon is back in action this week, finally!
Scattered thunderstorms and showers began to appear Thursday morning in the West Valley. Storm chances continue for Friday around the state.
ABC15 FORECAST: Here is what to expect
RADAR: Track the storms at home
SANDBAGS: Where to get them around the Valley
Track the latest live updates below.
JULY 24
2:08 p.m.
Legit tornado near Kingman today!
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) July 24, 2020
Storm chances continue tonight across #AZ.
Watch out for heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds and dangerous lightning strikes.#abc15wx #azwx https://t.co/HjycDyApCk
1:56 p.m.
12:25 PM MST: Storms have begun to develop across southern Gila County and north of Phoenix in Yavapai county. #azwx pic.twitter.com/DF9jtt69N6
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 24, 2020
11:12 a.m.
Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms in store this afternoon/evening. Brief heavy rain, hail and isolated flash flooding are all possible. Stay weather ready today! #azwx pic.twitter.com/FH3ZxNDhpD
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) July 24, 2020
11:10 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a tornado warning until 11:30 a.m. for a severe storm near Kingman, Arizona. A tornado has been reported 10 miles east of Kingman, according to an emergency manager.
HAPPENING NOW! Tornado on the ground east of #kingman #azwx. SEEK SHELTER NOW pic.twitter.com/OyNh8gZoAh
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 24, 2020
TORNADO WARNING: @NWSVegas Has issued a Tornado Warning for this storm located east of Kingman, until 11:30am.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 24, 2020
Emergency Manager confirmed tornado 10 miles east of Kingman. Storm moving north-northeast at 10mph
Take shelter now!#abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/uGAp6kcjmT
10:18 a.m.
Deeper moisture is focused over southeastern/eastern AZ this morning, evident by the cloud cover in this satellite loop. These areas will see the best chance for flash flooding today. Storms are still possible west of this area this afternoon, beginning over higher terrain. #azwx pic.twitter.com/ll5t5WtMq0
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 24, 2020
5:10 a.m.
Well we ended up having several factors work against us, limiting Valley storms on Thursday.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 24, 2020
We have another shot today!
So don't let your guard down.
Best storm chances continue to be in northern, eastern, and southeastern AZ. #abc15wx #azwx #azmonsoon pic.twitter.com/6tNb7cEjRC
3:01 p.m.
2:55 PM MST - There is currently a line of storms extending from roughly Jerome northeast to Flagstaff. The line is moving toward the northeast. Expect heavy rainfall, half inch hail, and frequent lightning. Some minor flooding is also possible. #azwx pic.twitter.com/8LeUwDLKq4
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) July 23, 2020
2:50 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Maricopa County, AZ until 7:00 PM MST pic.twitter.com/fsgFhzw80Z
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 23, 2020
1:20 p.m.
Initial rainfall totals, according to the Maricopa County Flood Control District.
Buckeye: 0.31"
Litchfield Park: 0.04"
Waddell: 0.08"
1:07 p.m.
Monsoon Activity: 🌧🌧🌧 The rain is coming down in the Pinetop-Lakeside area. Thanks to Susan & Mike Olsen for these photos.
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) July 23, 2020
share@abc15.com #azwx #Monsoon2020 pic.twitter.com/ccPA98OJi5
12:56 p.m.
Significant Weather Advisory for Maricopa County until 145 PM MST. https://t.co/LdmmeMcZXR #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/mqucqnfz5T
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 23, 2020
12:29 p.m.
Storm producing heavy rain in the west Valley. This is the view from an @ArizonaDOT camera on I-10 at 99th ave.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 23, 2020
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Buckeye area til 12:45pm.
More storms possible this afternoon, evening and tonight. #abc15wx #azwx #azmonsoon pic.twitter.com/uwX4fRqRoj
12:11 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:45 for storm near Buckeye.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 23, 2020
Storm capable of producing winds up to 60 mph and small hail. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/gWwubftDeF
11:17 a.m.
Keep an eye on the sky!
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 23, 2020
Best storm chances remain in E/SE AZ and across AZ's higher terrain but the Valley could still get in on some action, too. #abc15wx #azwx #azmonsoon pic.twitter.com/tMmbhQO2pA
