Hail could hit parts of Arizona, but Phoenix weather still warm, dry

PHOENIX — There might be rain coming down in metro Phoenix on Tuesday but the skies could be worse in other parts of Arizona, possibly filled with hail, weather experts said.

Thunderstorms around the Valley were possible — there was a 20 percent chance of rain — but outside of Maricopa County, forecasters pointed to the likelihood of much more severe weather. Besides hail, there could be high winds.

NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for storm moving near Young, AZ until 11:30am. Storm tracking to the northeast at 20mph.
Storm could produce 60mph wind gusts and 1/4 size hail. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/qb6IATlKLz

— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) October 23, 2018

A few storms are possible in the Valley today, but it'll be eastern/southeastern Arizona that sees most of the storm activity today. Strong to severe storms that produce large hail and strong winds are possible #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/KGCBSqQgwZ

— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) October 23, 2018

Look for scattered storms, some strong with large hail, across high terrain east of Phoenix today. Isold storms may move across east portion of Phoenix area as well. Locally heavy rain also possible with stronger storms. #azwx pic.twitter.com/LlSzXT7Bkl

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) October 23, 2018

Significant weather advisories had been issued, short term, for Maricopa and Gila counties, but they were no longer in effect by 7:15 a.m.

The high in the Phoenix area was expected to reach 86 degrees with some cloudiness that extended to Wednesday.

A big monsoon storm unloaded hail on the Valley in late August.

Parts of the area absorbed anywhere from half an inch to over an inch of rain and a flash flood warning was put in place.

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