NWS Phoenix

Enhanced thunderstorm chances return to lower desert communities Wednesday & Thursday with lightning. gusty winds, blowing dust, and locally heavy rainfall. While not everyone will see rain, slower moving storms may result in some areas of flash flooding. #azwx

Low temperatures this morning ranged from several degrees below the daily normals in south-central Arizona to several degrees above normal across SE California. Look for readings to reach a humid 100°F to 1110°F this afternoon. #azwx #cawx

July 13 2026 8:30 PM MST Radar Update: Some light showers are still ongoing but the Severe threat has concluded for the PHX metro. If you have reports of wind and/or flood impacts, share them in the comments below. Please include approx. time and nearest major cross street. #azwx

July 13 2026 7:40 PM Radar Update: Showers and T-Storms are moving westward through the PHX metro bringing moderate to heavy rainfall. A rain gauge in Central PHX has reported 1.26’ in the last hour. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for this area through 9:30 PM MST. #azwx

Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale AZ, Paradise Valley AZ hasta las 9:30 PM MST

Flash Flood Warning including Phoenix AZ, Scottsdale AZ and Paradise Valley AZ until 9:30 PM MST

A special weather statement has been issued for Maricopa AZ, Ak-Chin Village AZ and Komatke AZ until 8:00 PM MST

6:50 PM MST: A Dust Storm is currently moving through central & downtown Phoenix. Winds in excess of 50 mph, very low visiblity, lightning and heavy rain are ongoing. A Dust Storm Warning remains in effect until 7:45 pm MST. #azwx

A dust storm warning is in effect until 7:45 PM MST for I-10 near Avondale--Goodyear, AZ and I-10, I-17, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Fountain Hills AZ, Rio Verde AZ, Tonto Basin AZ hasta las 7:30 PM MST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fountain Hills AZ, Rio Verde AZ and Tonto Basin AZ until 7:30 PM MST

July 13 2026 6:35 PM Radar Update: A large cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms are progressing into the PHX Metro from the east. Strong winds, blowing dust, very heavy rain, and perhaps some small hail are likely as these storms continue. #azwx

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Phoenix AZ hasta las 7:15 PM MST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Phoenix AZ until 7:15 PM MST

6:25 PM MST: A Dust Storm Warning is now in place for the Eastern Phoenix Metro as a new wall of dust has formed along a very strong OFB. Expect very low visibility and winds nearing 50 mph. #azwx

A dust storm warning is in effect until 7:15 PM MST for I-10, US-60 near Phoenix--Mesa, AZ.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Tonto Basin AZ, Roosevelt AZ, Tortilla Flat AZ hasta las 6:45 PM MST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Tonto Basin AZ, Roosevelt AZ and Tortilla Flat AZ until 6:45 PM MST

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Gold Canyon AZ, Queen Valley AZ, Florence Junction AZ hasta las 7:00 PM MST. ¡Esta tormenta contiene ráfagas de vientos de 70 MPH!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Gold Canyon AZ, Queen Valley AZ and Florence Junction AZ until 7:00 PM MST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!