The synoptic pattern was characterized by an area of high pressure centered across the four corners region with a southeasterly steering flow encompassing all of Arizona. MLCAPE between 500-1000 J/KG and DCAPE in excess of 1500 J/KG were more than sufficient to lead to the development of thunderstorm activity, first developing across southeast Arizona and then being steered by the southeasterly…
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The episode as NWS PSR wrote it up.
The synoptic pattern was characterized by an area of high pressure centered across the four corners region with a southeasterly steering flow encompassing all of Arizona. MLCAPE between 500-1000 J/KG and DCAPE in excess of 1500 J/KG were more than sufficient to lead to the development of thunderstorm activity, first developing across southeast Arizona and then being steered by the southeasterly flow into south-central Arizona. Portions of the East Valley got particularly hit hard between Gilbert and Mesa, where there were several reports of wind damage. No injuries were reported.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Phoenix, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 13, 5:27 PM MST, 13 minutes earlier.
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9 thunderstorm wind, 4 dust storm, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Semi-truck flipped over due to strong winds on I-8 eastbound near MP 157. Winds were estimated at around 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Visibility of 1/8 mile reported from trained spotter residing on 35881 West Catlin Street in Maricopa in blowing dust from thunderstorm outflow. No accidents or injuries were reported.
Visibility of less than 1/4 of a mile reported in SR-347 near Maricopa in blowing dust from thunderstorm outflow. No accidents or injuries were reported.
Visibility of 1/4 mile reported in the intersection of W Bowlin and N Porter Roads in blowing dust from thunderstorm outflow. No injuries or accidents were reported.
Webcam showed visibility estimated to be about 1/8 mile along the intersection of SR-347 and Riggs Road in blowing dust from thunderstorm outflow. No accidents or injuries were reported.
Report from Gilbert Police of numerous downed trees and debris on roads. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Image taken by the Salt River Project Utility Company showed a snapped power pole along the northeast corner of N Lindsay and E Guadalupe Rd. Winds were estimated at 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Social media images showed large trees down in the intersection of Lindsay with Baseline Roads. One of the trees fell onto and destroyed a car. There was also an image that showed a street sign toppled in the intersection of Lindsay with Melody Drive. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Photos from an employee of the Salt River Project Utility Company showed several large trees down as well as a street sign and a light post toppled. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Image from social media showed the automatic doorframe to a Walmart, located in the intersection of Lindsay and Baseline Roads, pushed in. Winds were estimated between 55-60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Large metal truss canopy blown off supporting pillars at the American Speed Car Wash located along South Gilbert Rd. near US 60. Winds were estimated around 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Large tree fell onto and totaled a parked SUV at The Hamptons Apartments. Winds were estimated at around 60 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
Shed destroyed and blown near intersection with Southern and Spur. Shed only went across the street. Winds were estimated at around 50 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported.
US-60 at Val Vista was closed due to standing water on the highway. One car stalled in the standing water. No injuries were reported.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Arizona in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Arizona, July 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1046555, 1045211, 1046413, 1046192, 1042690, 1046412, 1046536, 1046209, 1046223, 1046224, 1046547, 1046556, 1046411, 1046202.