The Brief
- Overnight storms knocked out power to 22,000 Arizona Public Service customers, primarily impacting West Valley cities including Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Buckeye.
- Incredibly high winds toppled 42 power poles during what APS described as its largest storm-related disruption of the year.
- Fire officials warn the public to stay at least 100 feet away from downed lines, avoid driving over fallen wires, and keep an emergency kit stocked at home.
PHOENIX – Sunday night storms toppled power poles, knocking out power to thousands of Arizona Public Service customers, with some outages lingering into the day.
Crews worked to restore electricity following the severe weather.
What we know:
Near 51st Avenue and Myrtle in Phoenix, crews worked on power lines throughout the day. Neighbors reported being in the dark for hours before service was finally restored.…