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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Monsoon storm chances back in the Valley!

Monsoon moisture is flowing back into Arizona, bringing the return of storm chances! Some areas in the Valley are waking up to heavy rain and lightning, already affecting the morning drive.

Monsoon storm chances back in the Valley!

By: Jorge Torres

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PHOENIX — Monsoon moisture is surging back into Arizona, bringing the return of storm chances!

Some areas across the Valley woke up to rain and lightning this morning, making for a slower and more hazardous commute.

Rainfall totals varied, with just a few hundredths of an inch in Litchfield Park, Surprise, and Deer Valley, and nearly a quarter-inch reported near New River and Anthem.

Our next best chance for storms in the Valley arrives late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

During that time, we could see all the classic monsoon hazards: gusty winds, blowing dust, frequent lightning, downpours, and even localized flooding.

Temperatures will also take a dip, with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s both Wednesday and Thursday.

A few isolated storms may linger into Friday, but storm chances will drop off heading into the weekend as drier air moves in.

Meanwhile, the high country is in for more widespread monsoon activity through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Be alert for the risk of flash flooding, especially near recent burn scars.