Thousands left without power as monsoon storms sweep through Valley
Jul 30, 2018, 7:25 PM | Updated: 9:20 pm
(ADOT photo)
(ADOT photo)
PHOENIX — Thousands of residents throughout the Phoenix area were left without power on Monday as monsoon storms swept through the area.
More than 100,000 people were without power at one point, according to the APS and SRP outage maps.
An estimated 110 thousand people are without power currently. @apsFYI and @SRPconnect are both working to restore power.
— Maricopa County Info (@PublicInfoAlert) July 31, 2018
The wind, rain and dust were unrelenting for hours on Monday night, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple alerts for areas throughout the Valley.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect through most of the night, with cities from Phoenix to Glendale to New River experiencing wind gusts up to 60 mph. The wind was expected to damage roofs, sliding and trees.
Tis the season pic.twitter.com/bzaj4d4ROp
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) July 31, 2018
But that was not the only weather system that was rolling through the Valley on Monday. A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Maricopa County until 10:30 p.m.
The areas that were expected to be impacted included Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, New River, Cave Creek and Anthem.
Dust storms were also making their way through the area.
Dust Advisory For Maricopa County In South Central Arizona Pinal County In Southeastern Arizona Until 830 PM MST.. https://t.co/0tXCLv7NqD #azwx pic.twitter.com/o8HcgCe3yp
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) July 31, 2018
As dust rolls across the L-202 in Phoenix, please remember to pull aside to stay alive: https://t.co/NLgUwgrh9u pic.twitter.com/LrAcBCbQhq
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 31, 2018
A large dust storm is moving in. Please postpone travel until the dust passes through. If you do get caught in the dust and visibility is low, #PullAsideStayAlive pic.twitter.com/dNLpvW7phM
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 31, 2018
Flights coming in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor were also expected to be delayed by up to one hour.
The storms already impacted residents’ commute: The southbound Interstate 17 was closed at Sunset Point due to excessive water in the road. The roadway was reopened shortly before 8 p.m.
The other Phoenix intersections that were closed as a result of the storm included 31st Avenue and Thomas Road, 43rd Avenue and Osborn Road, 99th Avenue and Camelback Road, 59th Avenue and Camelback Road, 59th Avenue and Indian School Road and 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Drivers were encouraged to delay travel until the storms passed.
