凤凰城都会区发布洪水预警：周三晚至周四晨强降雨最集 中，城区雨量最高约1.25英寸
位于亚利桑那州马里科帕县的 Phoenix 市，一股强天气系统正逼近亚利桑那，凤凰城都会区已纳入洪水预警范围。气象部门10月20日发布的预报显示，周二白天凤凰城气温先升至90华氏度出头，周二夜间起热带与副热带水汽涌入，周三上午高地地区先出现阵雨和雷暴，周三傍晚至周四下午扩散到低地沙漠地区，其中周三晚至周四晨是影响最大的时段。
天气预报中心将该区域列为山洪“轻微风险”，即两天都可能出现分散性山洪。凤凰城都会区预计降雨0.25至1.25英寸，东部和东北部较多，个别雷暴降雨强度可达每小时1至2英寸，马里科帕县东北部山麓等地雨量可达1.5至3英寸。
预报提醒驾驶人周三、周四通勤注意积水路段，不要驾车穿过被淹道路。
Flood Watch for Phoenix Metro: Heaviest Rain Wednesday Night Into Thursday
In Phoenix, a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, A flood watch covers central Arizona including Maricopa and Pinal counties, with the heaviest rain for the Phoenix metro expected Wednesday night into Thursday, the Arizona Republic reported October 20. Metro rainfall is forecast at 0.25 to 1.25 inches, with 1.5 to 3 inches in the Mogollon Rim and foothills, at rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
The risk of strong thunderstorms is enhanced (level 3 of 5) for high terrain east of Phoenix. A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued Tuesday evening, October 20, with 60 mph gusts and one-inch hail.
Officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roads and washes during the storm.
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