Mesa, Arizona

... A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 600 PM MST
for west central Maricopa County...

At 516 PM MST... a severe thunderstorm was reported capable of
producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm is in the
vicinity of Palo Verde nuclear generation station and is showing
signs of intensification.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Report severe weather to the nearest law enforcement agency. They
will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast
office.


Lat... Lon 3308 11315 3331 11329 3365 11280 3350 11256
time... Mot... loc 0017z 063deg 58kt 3311 11335


Waters





515 PM MST Thu Jul 29 2010

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
north central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
this includes the city of Peoria...

* until 615 PM MST

* at 513 PM MST... National Weather Service meteorologists detected a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess
of 60 mph. This storm was located near Peoria... and moving
northwest at 15 mph.

* The severe thunderstorm will affect northern Peoria... and areas
north of Sun City and Sun City West.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This is a dangerous storm. If you are in its path... prepare
immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground lightning.
Move to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.


Lat... Lon 3383 11244 3392 11220 3378 11208 3364 11218
time... Mot... loc 0013z 124deg 13kt 3374 11225


Woodall





447 PM MST Thu Jul 29 2010

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
this includes the cities of... Youngtown... Wittmann... Waddell...
surprise... Sun City West... Sun City... El Mirage...

* until 545 PM MST

* at 443 PM MST... National Weather Service meteorologists detected
a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in
excess of 60 mph... and up to dime size hail. This storm was
located near Sun City West... and moving northwest at 15 mph.

* Other locations in the warning include but are not limited to
Beardsley

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This is a dangerous storm. If you are in its path... prepare
immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground lightning.
Move to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.


Lat... Lon 3357 11270 3378 11270 3381 11242 3362 11217
      3355 11238
time... Mot... loc 2346z 124deg 13kt 3364 11240


Woodall

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
this includes the cities of... Youngtown... Waddell... surprise... Sun
City West... Sun City... Phoenix... Peoria... El Mirage...

* until 700 PM MST

* at 448 PM MST... thunderstorms with extremely heavy rain have
developed in the warning area near Sun City... surprise... and nearby
deserts. Rainfall rates of 1.50 inches per hour are enough to cause
flood and flash flooding of washes and city streets.


* Locations in the warning include but are not limited to Beardsley

Lat... Lon 3369 11273 3386 11209 3355 11202 3344 11267





444 PM MST Thu Jul 29 2010

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
north central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
this includes the cities of... Wittmann... Sun City...
Peoria... and nearby deserts.


* Until 645 PM MST

* at 434 PM MST... thunderstorms with extremely heavy rain are
developing in far northwest Phoenix... including areas near
Sun City. Rainfall rates are 1.50 inches per hour... enough
to cause flood or flash flooding of washes and roads.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Warning means that people along the banks of washes and
creeks should move to higher ground immediately. Normally dry washes
and streams will suddenly have running water and make unbridged
crossings impassable. Streets... underpasses... and low spots will
become inundated making driving hazardous in the warned area.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of normally
dry washes and creeks roads and low lying spots. Unbridged crossings
will be especially dangerous.


Lat... Lon 3401 11202 3367 11201 3374 11287 3402 11288
      3402 11272 3391 11230 3393 11225 3396 11225
      3402 11219


Hv

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
northern and central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
this includes the cities of... Ahwatukee... Youngtown... Waddell...
Tonopah... Tolleson... Tempe... surprise... Sun City West... Sun
City... Scottsdale... Phoenix... Paradise Valley... Mesa... Laveen...
Goodyear... Gilbert... Fountain Hills... El Mirage... Buckeye...
Avondale...

* until 600 PM MST

* at 401 PM MST National Weather Service meteorologists detected
scattered thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall over the
much of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area... as well as much of
west-central and northeast Maricopa County. Heaviest storms
extended from north of Sky Harbor Airport west to near Luke Air
Force base... and between Interstate 17 and the Beeline Highway
north of The Loop 101. Storms over the southeast valley had
weakened... but runoff and localized flooding continued in that
area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Advisory means that normally dry washes and streams will
suddenly have running water. Unbridged crossings may become
hazardous. There will be ponding of water on streets and low spots
causing traffic to be impeded. If you encounter ponding or flowing
waters do not attempt to cross by foot or automobile. Turn around...
dont drown.


Lat... Lon 3359 11332 3373 11289 3370 11241 3366 11199
      3400 11200 3398 11147 3378 11146 3358 11164
      3329 11161 3332 11224 3318 11291





352 PM MST Thu Jul 29 2010

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a

* small stream Flood Advisory for...
west central Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
northern Yuma County in southwest Arizona...
southeastern La Paz County in west central Arizona...

* until 545 PM MST

* at 351 PM MST weather radar indicated numerous showers and
thunderstorms south of Interstate 10 in La Paz and Yuma counties.



Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Remember turn around dont drown.

To report flooding... have the nearest law enforcement agency relay
your report to the National Weather Service forecast office.


Lat... Lon 3337 11433 3358 11331 3311 11284 3287 11372
      3291 11427


Waters

07/29/2010 0435 PM

NE Peoria, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e75 mph, reported by NWS employee.


            Reported 70-80 mph wind gusts occuring between 0435-0445
            at jomax and 63rd Ave.





07/29/2010 0425 PM

4 miles E of El Mirage, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Trees blown down and heavy yard equipment blown several
            feet in far southern Peoria.





07/29/2010 0428 PM

Phoenix, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m61 mph, reported by ASOS.


            ASOS at Deer Valley Airport reports winds from the
            northwest gust to 61 mph. Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy
            rain.





07/29/2010 0428 PM

Phoenix, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m0 mph, reported by ASOS.


            ASOS at Deer Valley Airport reports winds from the
            northwest gust to 61 mph. Visibility 1/4 mile in heavy
            rain.





07/29/2010 0421 PM

1 miles ENE of El Mirage, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e50 mph, reported by trained spotter.


            Reported 50 mph wind gust. Wash and street flooding.
            Visibility near o ft in heavy rainfall..5 inch rain in
            last half hour.





07/29/2010 0401 PM

E Glendale, Maricopa County.

Hail e0.25 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Location 67 Ave and Peoria. Reported pea size hail. Wind
            gust 53 mph.





07/29/2010 0358 PM

3 miles NW of Chandler, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m1.14 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Measured 1.14 inches rainfall in last 30 minutes.





07/29/2010 0332 PM

Chandler, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Reported three power poles down 1/4 mile south of Hunt
            Hwy on Gilbert.





07/29/2010 0305 PM

3 miles SSE of Chandler, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Numerous trees and tree limbs down near Gilbert and Riggs
            intersection in far south Chandler.





07/29/2010 0320 PM

3 miles SSE of Chandler, Maricopa County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.


            Numerous trees and tree limbs down near Gilbert and Riggs
            intersection in far south Chandler.





07/29/2010 0530 am

3 miles NNW of Avondale, Maricopa County.

Flood, reported by broadcast media.


            Standing water on eastbound Interstate 10 between
            Estrella Parkway and Litchfield Road. Eastbound
            Interstate 10 closed to traffic at this time.





07/28/2010 0408 PM

5 miles SSE of Phoenix, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain u0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Visibility 500 feet in heavy rain on Hwy AZ 51.




07/28/2010 0408 PM

2 miles WNW of Sky Harbor aenix, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain u0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Intersection of 24th St and Van Buren reported local
            flooding. Power out.




07/28/2010 0720 PM

Chandler, Maricopa County.

Dust storm, reported by trained spotter.


            Spotter reports visbility reduced to 0 meters in blowing
            dust south of Riggs Road around Gilbert.




07/28/2010 0820 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.50 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            One half inch of rain in 20 minutes at the intersection
            of baseline and McClintock




07/28/2010 0821 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.53 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            0.53 of an inch in 30 minutes at the intersection of
            rural and Warner




07/28/2010 0826 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Flood, reported by trained spotter.


            Curb to curb flooding. Parking lots flooded. Very heavy
            rain.




07/28/2010 0837 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.75 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Three quarters inch of rain in 30 minutes at the
            intersection of baseline and McClintock. Water was
            reported to be axle-deep on roadway.





07/28/2010 0837 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.75 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Three quarters inch of rain in 30 minutes at the
            intersection of baseline and McClintock. Water was
            reported to be axle-deep on roadway.





07/28/2010 0820 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.50 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            One half inch of rain in 20 minutes at the intersection
            of baseline and McClintock




07/28/2010 0821 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain m0.53 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            0.53 of an inch in 30 minutes at the intersection of
            rural and Warner




07/28/2010 0826 PM

Tempe, Maricopa County.

Flood, reported by trained spotter.


            Curb to curb flooding. Parking lots flooded. Very heavy
            rain.





07/28/2010 0720 PM

Chandler, Maricopa County.

Dust storm, reported by trained spotter.


            Spotter reports visbility reduced to 0 meters in blowing
            dust south of Riggs Road around Gilbert.





07/28/2010 0408 PM

2 miles WNW of Sky Harbor a, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain u0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Intersection of 24th St and Van Buren reported local
            flooding. Power out.





07/28/2010 0408 PM

5 miles SSE of Phoenix, Maricopa County.

Heavy rain u0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Visibility 500 feet in heavy rain on Hwy AZ 51.

... 24 hour precipitation in the Phoenix Metro area ending
at 4 PM...

Note... if it rained at a location... the amount will be shown
only if it is at least 0.04... 4 hundredths of an inch. Any rain
amount less than 0.04 is not registered and is shown as 0.00

                               6 hr precipitation (inches)
                               oldest >>>>>>>>>>> newest
ID station name 4 PM 10 PM 4 am 10 am 24 hr
                              -10 PM -4 am -10 am -4 PM total


Ahwatukee
maha3 Ahwatukee M M M M M

Apache Junction
pmda3 Usery Mountain Park 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
knga3 Kings ranch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.08

Avondale
avoa3 Agua Fria @ Buckeye 0.00 0.55 0.04 0.00 0.59

Buckeye
mbua3 Buckeye frs #2 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04

Carefree
zcaa3 Fraesfield Mountain 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
crfa3 Carefree ranch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.04

Cavecreek
hmba3 Humboldt Mountain 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08
cbta3 cave buttes dam 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Chandler
zcha3 emf @ Arizona Ave M M M M M

Gilbert
zgia3 Mesa tower 0.16 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.35
zcpa3 Crossroads park M M M M M

Glendale
mgla3 city of Glendale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75
mmda3 Maryland @ 27th Ave 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.08
msxa3 acdc @ 67th Ave 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Goodyear
zgya3 Tuthill @ ray Rd 0.00 0.39 0.08 0.00 0.47

Guadalupe
zgaa3 Guadalupe frs 0.39 0.04 0.00 0.35 0.79

Mesa
meea3 Kleinman Park 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.12
fala3 Thunder Mountain 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mlaa3 Mountain View Park 0.00 M M M M
wmsa3 Queen Creek Rd 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
zupa3 usery park ws 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

New River
newa3 sunup ranch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Paradise Valley
mcla3 Cave Creek landfill 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mcca3 E Fork cc #1 M M M M M
mlda3 lost dog wash 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mrpa3 Reata Pass Damsite 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Peoria
nrda3 New River dam 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mbla3 New River @ Bell Rd 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.20

Phoenix
mbta3 cesar chavez park 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mmia3 Missouri @ 16th St 0.00 0.16 0.08 0.00 0.24
moxa3 old xcut @ McDowell 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mpaa3 Papago Park 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mppa3 Perry Park 0.00 0.51 0.04 0.31 0.87
adba3 adobe dam M M M M M
mpha3 skunk creek @ I-17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mpma3 Jefferson @ 4th Ave 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04
mroa3 roeser @ 2nd St 0.00 0.04 0.04 0.00 0.08
soma3 South Mountain 0.00 0.12 0.00 0.12 0.24
zsfa3 South Mountain fan M M M M M
mtha3 Thomas & 16th St 0.55 0.31 0.04 0.00 0.91
mtqa3 Thomas @ 48th St 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.12

Queen Creek
zqra3 Queen CR @ rittenho M M M M M
zqca3 Queen Creek landfil 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.24
qnca3 emf @ Queen Creek r 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Scottsdale
sdla3 Indian Bend wash @ M M M M M
zmda3 McDowell Mountain p M M M M M
mpja3 Pima @ jomax M M M M M

Sun City
mswa3 Sun City West 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04

Surprise
mdya3 Dysart @ Bell Rd 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
mcfa3 McMicken dam 0.00 0.47 0.04 0.00 0.51

Tempe
mspa3 Salt River @ priest 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.04 0.08
mtea3 asu south M M M M M