The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch effective August 30 at 1:06 a.m. MST through August 31 at 5:00 a.m. MST for 16 areas across Maricopa County, including Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Central Phoenix, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, and South Mountain/Ahwatukee. The first round of rainfall is wrapping up with only isolated showers possible through Sunday morning.
A second round of showers and storms is expected Sunday evening, with heavy rainfall and localized flooding possible Sunday evening into early Monday morning, particularly across Maricopa and Pinal Counties. Residents in the affected areas should monitor weather updates and prepare for potential flooding impacts.
Source: National Weather Service.
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