PHOENIX — More rain is hitting parts of the Valley Friday afternoon with storm chances expected to continue through the weekend.
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Here are the latest weather happenings across the Valley and state:
6:18 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Anthem and New River through 10:30 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Flash flood warning issued for Fountain Hills area.
Flash Flood Warning including Fountain Hills AZ until 7:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/7gBVdubyvi
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 20, 2022
4:25 p.m.
39 students, 2 drivers rescued from a school bus stuck in Southern Arizona floodwaters:
3:50 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Fountain Hills through 4:30 p.m. The statement warns of winds up to 50 mph.
2:32 p.m.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Gold Canyon, Queen Valley and Florence Junction, just east of Apache Junction, through 4:30 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Gold Canyon AZ, Queen Valley AZ and Florence Junction AZ until 4:30 PM MST pic.twitter.com/LJuve4bLdw
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2022
2:05 p.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Apache Junction AZ and Gold Canyon AZ until 2:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/OQHEkHRsP5
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2022
12:13 p.m.
ADOT News: ADOT closes SR 88 from Roosevelt Dam to Apache Lake Marina as a safety precaution in advance of major storm
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 19, 2022
MORE: https://t.co/R7LyDYmLnW pic.twitter.com/ARVj9iUEKO
11:03 a.m.
People living in Queen Creek are preparing for the storm by filling up some sandbags.
— Elenee Dao (@Elenee_Dao) August 19, 2022
If you’re in need, you can come by fire station 2 at 24787 S. Sossaman Rd. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/0iIiIs4v2n
10:13 a.m.
Thunderstorm chances will increase today into the weekend across the region. Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be the primary concern. The strongest storms will also be capable of strong winds and blowing dust. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/ZFMhHnSiEq
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2022
8:34 a.m.
APS says more than 2,000 customers are without power in the Parker area. The estimated restoration time is around noon on Saturday. #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/DaaDHwSfnV
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 19, 2022
8:31 a.m.
WITHOUT POWER IN PEORIA? The Peoria Main Library is also currently without power, but a few other city facilities are available to residents without power:
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 19, 2022
-Peoria Community
-Rio Vista Recreation Center
-Sunrise Mountain Library #abc15wx
8:10 a.m.
UPDATE FROM PUSD: The most recent update from APS is that power will not be restored until later today. They must cancel school at Alta Loma and Peoria elementary schools today. Do not send children to school, even if power is restored.
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 19, 2022
BLOCK WALLS BLOWN OVER: storm damage along 43rd Avenue with several block walls blown over from last nights storms. #azwx #@abc15 pic.twitter.com/nkPx29LpCn
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) August 19, 2022
7:15 a.m.
A massive downed tree is blocking a residential street near 83rd and Grand avenues #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/Cn8n8n5hVj
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 19, 2022
6:54 a.m.
UPDATE: Peoria Unified School District has also canceled school at Cheyenne Elementary for today and put Alta Loma and Peoria Elementary on a delayed start.
6:45 a.m.
645am: Isolated showers across central Arizona slowly drifting southwestward. Anticipate this to continue for at least 1 - 2 more hours. More significant development is anticipated later today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/xA9gipkKGl
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2022
6:38 a.m.
Here’s what the ADOT camera looks like on the Loop 101 near Thunderbird. A lot of rain coming down- please be safe on the road! #abc15 #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/fWxzfMF70t
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) August 19, 2022
6:36 a.m.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Last night's storms caused damage to the district's IT System at all campuses. Crews have been working all night to repair these systems. We are not currently able to email or make/receive phone calls. Schools are open today. We will continue to provide updates. pic.twitter.com/nF2ROnMlYN
— Deer Valley Unified School District (@DVUSD) August 19, 2022
6:20 a.m.
6:10 a.m.
Flood Watch in effect from 11am today - 11pm Sat. Burn scars, normally dry washes, and low lying areas will be most susceptible to flooding. Expect lengthy quiet periods between heavy rain episodes. #azwx pic.twitter.com/bjao6PpAGZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 19, 2022
5:55 a.m.
With 1.10" of rain since midnight, Window Rock, AZ is up to 5.32" for August. This breaks the previous August record of 4.73" from 2005 and is also the wettest month since the rain gauge was installed in 1998! #azwx #Monsoon2022
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) August 19, 2022
5:48 a.m.
APS crews are working on this. Less than 5000 customers still without power https://t.co/ALt2CFBLij
— Allison Rodriguez (@ARodTV) August 19, 2022
5:45 a.m.
JUST IN: Some schools canceled for the day due to power outage in Peoria. Schools impacted are: Peoria High School, Peoria Flex Academy and the MET Professional Academy. Peoria Flex Academy and the MET Professional Academy are on the campus of Peoria High School #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) August 19, 2022
4:04 a.m., Friday
#TrafficAlert - Multiple closures due to storm damage & power lines down.
— Peoria Police (AZ) (@PeoriaPoliceAZ) August 19, 2022
- 83rd Ave / Cactus Rd Intersection - All directions
- 91st Ave from Peoria to Grand Ave.
- Cactus Rd from 83rd to 91st Ave
- 79th Ave from Cactus to Peoria Ave
- 79th Ave & Columbine Rd pic.twitter.com/K6h6916Czf
