Arizona Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe Storms, Flash Flooding, and Tornadoes

The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have issued an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across parts of Arizona, including Flagstaff and Phoenix, for Wednesday and Thursday. Primary threats include large hail, damaging winds exceeding 60 mph, and a 5% tornado probability. A Flood Watch is also in effect due to heavy rainfall, with 1 to 2 inches expected in some areas, raising concerns for flash flooding and potential public safety impacts.