Flood watch issued for metro Phoenix with widespread monsoon storms in forecast

A flood watch has been issued for what’s expected to be a busy day and night of monsoon activity in and around metro Phoenix.

The flood watch is set to run from 2 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday and covers Maricopa County, northwest Pinal County and southern Gila County.

Meteorologist Chris Kuhlman of the National Weather Service in Phoenix said a combination of elevated moisture levels and atmospheric instability could produce heavy rainfall…

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