Highlights
- Overnight monsoon storms hit the Phoenix area with rain, lightning, and strong winds.
- The storms left downed trees and power lines in parts of the Valley.
- A downburst with winds up to 80 mph struck Glendale and other West Valley cities, per AZFamily.
- Another round of storm activity is forecast as monsoon conditions continue across Arizona.
Overnight monsoon storms brought rain, lightning, and strong winds across Arizona, leaving downed trees and power lines in parts of the Phoenix area, 12News reported Tuesday.
The damage was widespread. AZFamily reported a powerful downburst with winds reaching 80 mph hammered Glendale and other West Valley cities. AZCentral reported storms knocked out power and took down trees across metro Phoenix, while ABC15 tracked live updates as the storms moved through Sunday night.
The current round is not the last. AZFamily reported separately that another round of storms is in store as monsoon activity rises across Arizona. Homeowners assessing damage can consult AZFamily's post-storm inspection guide for what to check inside and outside after a monsoon event.
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- 12News retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
- AZ Central retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 11/08/2026 18:45
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