Arizona Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective Friday, September 5th, 2025 till sunrise Saturday, September 6th, for the following zones;
Issued Zones: Yavapail, Maricopa, Pinal County … Mogollon Rim, Strawberry and Payson …
Date Issued: September 5th, 2025 at 10:10am local
Watch Discussion: While Lorena is far away and gone, the dynamics and tropical moisture remains in place. Expecting multiple rounds of Severe Thunderstorms to start through Prescott … outflow and upper-level divergence (lift) will also affect Payson, Phoenix,, and Pinal zones … Large hail and damaging winds will be the most likely result. Given the overnight has instability and upper-lift, not just a daytime thing, Maricopa County with Phoenix will see additional severe thunderstorms through at least sunrise … So .. if you have an animal that needs their medication, do so for the duration of this event …
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued at Arizona Weather Force when conditions are possible for severe thunderstorms, covering over 50% of the watch zone, with damaging winds of over 50 mph and large hail in the stronger storms. Severe Thunderstorm Watches at Arizona Weather Force are private, issued ahead of time to the public by AZWF as the lead-time is extremely important to you.
Raiden Storm
Master General Meteorologist