Thursday, October 22, 2026
    Natalie Ortiz

    Natalie Ortiz

    Metro reporter

    Natalie covers Phoenix city hall, water and heat.

    1 stories
    A scenic view of towering saguaro cacti in a desert landscape in Arizona, USA.
    Weather

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Flood Watch, and Tornado Threat Replace Phoenix Heat

    A severe thunderstorm warning with 60 mph winds and 1-inch hail, a flood watch, and possible tornadoes are replacing Phoenix heat with midweek storms and Wednesday travel delays.