National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Arizona until 9 PM MST this evening (Wednesday, October 21, 2026). The main hazards are wind gusts up to 70 mph, 1.0"+ hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings! If you encounter a severe storm seek shelter indoors and away from windows.
A Flood Watch has been issued for the Phoenix metro and higher terrain areas through Thursday. Lower desert communities will be under the Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon, while the Watch continues in higher terrain areas through Thursday evening.
The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has placed areas from Phoenix and points north and east in a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding through Thursday. Flood threat becomes maximized tonight through Thursday morning.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed portions of the area in a Slight to Enhanced risk for severe weather today. The primary threats will be large hail and damaging winds, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed portions of the area in a Marginal to Slight risk for severe weather on Thursday. The primary threats will again be large hail and damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two can't be ruled out.

 

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