Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Maricopa County

PHOENIX — A flash flood warning and a severe thunderstorm warning were issued for Maricopa County Thursday night.

The flash flood warning is in effect for Maricopa County until 10:30 p.m. and the severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Phoenix AZ, Mesa AZ, Scottsdale AZ until 8:15 PM MST pic.twitter.com/gqtHeOh7rs

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 21, 2020

A significant weather advisory is also in effect for Maricopa County until 9 p.m.

By 8:20 p.m. APS’ power outage map showed 14 separate power outages in the Phoenix area had affected nearly 9,000 customers.

SRP’s power outage map also showed numerous power outages throughout the Valley.

Significant Weather Advisory for Maricopa County until 900 PM MST. https://t.co/BFgyGwGHMR #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/kaQvO6DLal

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 21, 2020

Around 8 p.m., the Arizona Department of Transportation warned drivers to be mindful of slick driving conditions and reduced visibility.

L-202 EB (Red Mountain) near 52nd Street: A crash is blocking the right lanes.#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/cMOjgeWhnR

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 21, 2020

A separate severe thunderstorm warning included Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills and was scheduled to end at 8 p.m.

An earlier severe thunderstorm warning was also issued for Queen Valley and Floor Junction until 8:15 p.m.

Storms continue to race into Phoenix. A strong cell is right over Phoenix now. #azwx pic.twitter.com/Qjk1fot6fb

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) August 21, 2020

Earlier in the evening, a flood advisory and a dust advisory were also issued for Maricopa County.

The dust advisory was set to expire at 8 p.m.

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