PHOENIX — From heavy thunderstorm activity in the Valley throughout the weekend to a state of emergency declared for flooding in Gila County, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Sept. 26-28.
Thunderstorm activity expected to continue across Phoenix area throughout day
Thunderstorms battered the Phoenix area with rain, hail, flooding and flight delays on Friday.
The NWS issued a series of severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings as storm activity intensified across the region throughout the day.
The thunderstorms prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ground flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on multiple occasions.
Rain and thunderstorms batter Phoenix and Scottsdale for 2nd straight day
Heavy rain carried over into Saturday with areas of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley seeing nearly an inch of rain in under an hour.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the area during the 6 p.m. hour on Saturday and Flash Flood Warnings were in effect until 10 p.m.
The warnings extended north into Cave Creek and south to the town of Maricopa as well.
State of emergency declared in Globe, residents asked to shelter in place after severe flooding
The Globe City Council declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon and residents were asked to shelter in place following severe flooding on Friday.
Globe Mayor Al Gameros said in social media post around midnight that he would be declaring a state of emergency. Around the same time, The Gila County Public Health and Community Services asked residents to shelter in place.
The Globe City Council then held an emergency council meeting at noon on Saturday to formally declare a state of emergency.
Body of 38-year-old man found near submerged vehicle in Scottsdale
An investigation is underway after the body of a 38-year-old man was found near his submerged vehicle in Scottsdale on Saturday morning, authorities said.
Ander J. Pallares Polanco’s body was found by the Scottsdale Police and Fire Department after flood waters receded following Friday’s heavy storm activity.
According to the Department of Public Safety and Scottsdale police, Polanco’s family last heard from him around 6:15 p.m. on Friday while he was delivering food.
‘Jerry’s Law’ to address animal cruelty in Arizona goes into effect
The Arizona animal cruelty legislation SB1658, better known as “Jerry’s Law,” officially went into effect on Friday, as was announced by a major Valley animal rescue.
Arizona Humane Society celebrated the law’s ceremonial signing by Gov. Katie Hobbs in early July at its Papago Park campus in Phoenix, which provides a clearer definition of animal cruelty and ensures appropriate medical care for companion pets, among other measures.
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