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Phoenix Hit by Severe Storms, Ground Stop at Airport

9/2/2025

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Severe thunderstorms and dust storms hit Phoenix, Arizona, on September 2, 2025, with wind gusts up to 60 mph.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley until 7 p.m.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport implemented a ground stop, leading to significant departure delays.
Rainfall totals reached 0.47 inches near Pinnacle Peak and 0.31 inches in Apache Junction.
The upcoming week predicts cooler temperatures and higher rain chances from Thursday to Saturday.

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Severe thunderstorms and dust storms hit Phoenix, Arizona, on September 2, 2025, with wind gusts up to 60 mph.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley until 7 p.m.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport implemented a ground stop, leading to significant departure delays.
Rainfall totals reached 0.47 inches near Pinnacle Peak and 0.31 inches in Apache Junction.
The upcoming week predicts cooler temperatures and higher rain chances from Thursday to Saturday.