In about 15 minutes, Tempe recorded nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain. A supercell thunderstorm forms when wind speed and direction change with height, a phenomenon called wind shear.
A microburst with wind gusts up to 70 mph hit Tempe, leaving over 70 small businesses inoperable. The damage is so extensive that officials say several buildings may be demolished, forcing some ...
TEMPE, Ariz. – A microburst erupted and left a trail of damage that downed trees, totaled cars and destroyed buildings in Tempe, Arizona after a supercell thunderstorm developed during the early ...
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A supercell thunderstorm produced a microburst over Tempe around 1 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service confirmed that a microburst hit Tempe on Monday, causing significant damage in the area.
PHOENIX - Various parts of the Valley are cleaning up once again, after a severe storm moved across the Phoenix area on Oct. 13. The storm managed to cause some damage, with officials with the ...
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A confirmed microburst on Monday afternoon ripped off roofs, knocked down semi-trucks and flooded neighborhoods in Tempe, leaving dozens without a place to stay and thousands ...
PHOENIX — The city of Tempe is recovering from severe storm damage caused by devastating storms on Monday. Over 130 people were displaced after the storm severely damaged several apartments, according ...
TEMPE, Ariz. — A state of emergency was declared in Tempe, Arizona as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a powerful microburst that left a trail of damage across hundreds of homes and businesses.
A microburst storm in Tempe displaced 130 residents and damaged over 550 homes, officials said. The storm produced 70 mph winds, causing widespread damage comparable to a small tornado. No injuries or ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Monday afternoon microburst that ripped through Tempe and the surrounding areas had some people wondering if they had been hit by a tornado. The National Weather Service ...
LONGVIEW Wash. (KPTV) - A microburst or a possible funnel cloud destroyed the roof of one business building in Longview and damaged three others on Sunday afternoon. According to the Longview Fire ...