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Storms and high winds roll through the Valley, thousands without power
By abc15.com staff,
2024-07-25
Wind, rain, lightning and even hail were seen across the Valley Wednesday night, as thousands of utility customers remain without power Thursday morning.
Roughly 5,000 customers remain without power across SRP and APS.
Thursday, 4:40 a.m.
Roughly 10,000 customers remain without power heading into Thursday morning. APS and SRP each have about 5,000 customers still in the dark.
11:00 p.m.
Viewer Tiffany Pendergraft, shared photos of a tree uprooted that crashed into a condominium in Phoenix near Metrocenter late Wednesday night.
10:53 p.m.
The City of Scottsdale officials have closed the north portion of its McDowell Sonoran Preserve (north of Dynamite Boulevard) until further notice due to a wildfire caused by lightning.
Officials say there is no immediate threat but gusting winds can change rapidly in the area. Residents should pay attention to emergency messaging.
The closure includes all Preserve lands north of Dynamite Boulevard, including city trailheads at:
Viewers across the Valley shared video with ABC15 showing how intense monsoon storms got in the Phoenix area.
Viewer video shows intense monsoon storms in Phoenix area Wednesday
10:28 p.m.
Lauren Rose snapped a photo of lightning in north Phoenix.
10:15 p.m.
ABC15 crews were told by concertgoers that the Kenny Chesney concert was postponed due to weather, they were not told when the country artist would come out and perform.
Kenny Chesney concert postponed after weather
10:10 p.m.
A special weather statement was issued for Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye according to the National Weather Service.
9:58 p.m.
More than 30,000 APS and SRP customers are without power.
9:55 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 10:30 p.m., in the East Valley.
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