Rain lands in Phoenix area for second straight day

PHOENIX — Arizona is well known for being a dry and sunny state, so when rain finds its way in the Valley, local residents might be a little surprised.

For the second straight day, rain came pouring down in the Phoenix area.

Rain is hard to see, but good lightning show in downtown Phoenix. Thanks, #Javier! Kids across street loving it too pic.twitter.com/NGzpwfNFzN

— Carter Nacke (@carternacke) August 11, 2016

The storm rolling through the Valley is suspected to be from what was once Tropical Storm Javier in Mexico.

There is rain over the Valley. Heavy rains will accompany storms and possibly flooding #azwx pic.twitter.com/1EzpGAdn1o

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 11, 2016

Not too much rain was expected from the storm, as meteorologist Marvin Percha said, “Rain amounts may be a half to even as much as an inch in a few spots.”

A flood warning was issued for the southwest valley until 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night.

Flood Warning for the SW Valley. Use caution and don't drive through flooded roads. #azwx pic.twitter.com/5M8V8WskXz

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 11, 2016

On Tuesday, someone watching the storm in downtown Phoenix was able to get a cool video of a dust storm rolling through.

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