Arizona braces for Halloween weekend storms after tornado week

Arizona faces another round of stormy weather heading into Halloween weekend following a week marked by three confirmed tornadoes and hail. More rain systems are approaching the region, with meteorologists indicating that rain, wind, and even hail are possible. However, conditions are not expected to reach the same severe risk seen during the previous week's outbreak.

The recent severe weather event included a third confirmed tornado near Wing Mountain outside Flagstaff. The National Weather Service reported that this tornado reached an estimated peak wind of 110 mph. FOX 10 meteorologist Krystal Ortiz noted that the tornado watch issued last week was the first since 2010, a year that also saw a tornado outbreak. Historically, Arizona averages one or two tornadoes per year, which are usually short-lived and very weak.

The Phoenix area experienced its own share of storms, including hail that caused damage to homes and vehicles. Ortiz explained that the storm action did not stop at the end of the monsoon season, citing two rounds of very stormy and wet conditions due to tropical moisture and tropical systems. She added that the severe weather outbreak occurred just last week.

Organizers of events across the Valley are preparing for any weather conditions. The forecast suggests that while the risk is lower than the previous week, residents should remain aware of the potential for rain and wind over the upcoming weekend.