The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Scottsdale/Paradise Valley and 15 other areas across south-central Arizona, effective from Sunday evening through late Sunday night. The watch covers Aguila Valley, Northwest Valley, Tonopah Desert, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Tonto Basin, and Mazatzal Mountains.
Excessive rainfall may cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Ample moisture and atmospheric instability combined with a weather system over western portions of the region are expected to promote scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall. Residents in affected areas should monitor conditions and avoid flooded roadways and washes.
Source: National Weather Service.
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