The Brief
- Storm clean-up is underway in Mesa after powerful winds knocked down large trees, damaged vehicles, and toppled tall lights at a local park.
- Residents described the sudden, severe weather as almost tornado-like, and widespread roof damage has been reported across the area.
- The National Weather Service has not yet determined if the storm was a microburst.
MESA, Ariz. – Storm clean-up is underway in Mesa following powerful winds, rain and hail Tuesday night that caused damage.
Local perspective:
Lots of trees were knocked down in the area of University and Gilbert roads. Neighbors described some of the weather on Oct. 20 as almost tornado-like.…