Mesquite, AZ Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 15 at 5:54PM MST until September 15 at 6:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

SVRPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 630 PM MST. * At 554 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gila Bend, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Gila Bend, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, and Bosque. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 111 and 122. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 6. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 5, and between mile markers 119 and 130.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 5:48PM MST until September 15 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

At 548 PM MST, the public reported flash flooding across the warned area, including Ft. Apache Road. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Fort Apache, Seven Mile, Whiteriver Airport, Turkey Creek, Whiteriver, Canyon Day and East Fork. This includes State Route 73 between mile markers 334 and 340. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Turkey Creek, East Fork White River, West Turkey Creek, Nash Creek and Firebox Creek.

Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:39PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

At 538 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Perryville, or near Buckeye, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Glendale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Perryville, White Tank Mountain Park, Luke AFB, and Liberty. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 112 and 125. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 153 and 154. AZ Route 303 between mile markers 105 and 112.

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 11:36AM MST until September 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increasing moisture will combine with a shortwave feature moving north across Arizona to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms from late Tuesday night through Wednesday night. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, especially in areas that receive repeated rounds of rainfall. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 10:34AM MST until September 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, East Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Gila County, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Tonopah Desert, Tonto Basin and West Pinal County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of abundant moisture and a weather system moving into the region will produce several rounds of showers and thunderstorms late tonight through Wednesday. Moderate to heavy rainfall with rainfall rates in excess of 1-2 inches per hour will be likely at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 10:09AM MST until September 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Western Pima County and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Well above normal moisture levels for September are expected to result in scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall from late tonight through late tomorrow night. Rain totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with the stronger storms with isolated amounts over 2 inches possible. Areas that received substantial rainfall over the previous few days will be more susceptible to flash flooding. This rainfall will result in faster response in washes, creeks, and storm drainages. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Mesquite.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.