9/26/2025 10:19:00 AM until 9/26/2025 2:15:00 PM

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

At 1016 AM MST, radar indicated several strong to severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Pipeline Canyon Trailhead to Sky Harbor Airport to Blackwater. Additional strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop throughout the rest of the morning and afternoon. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, El Mirage, Florence, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Coolidge, and Globe. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 94 and 204. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 241. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 122 and 178. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.