Storm appears to be moving across Valley, flash flood warning issued

PHOENIX — A flash flood warning was issued for Maricopa County Sunday afternoon as a storm moves across the Valley.

The flash flood warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Strong storms rolling into NW Phoenix now. These storms have a history of very heavy rain. Turn around, don’t drown! #azwx pic.twitter.com/rplh1ygNZB

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 31, 2020

Doppler radar indicated storms producing heavy rain across the warned area just after 3:30 p.m., as between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain has fallen, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service says metro Phoenix has a 50% chance of thunderstorms this evening.

As of 4 p.m., APS’ power outage map and SRP’s power outage map did not show any power outages related to the weather.

A flash flood warning was also issued for Pinal County until 7:45 p.m.

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