The sky over Phoenix darkened ominously on Monday afternoon, heralding the arrival of a severe thunderstorm that swept through the Valley. Following a weekend of already wet weather, this new wave of storms brought fierce winds and heavy rain, leaving a significant mark on the city.
In its wake, thousands of residents found themselves without power, grappling with the storm's immediate and disruptive impact. Utility providers APS and SRP began reporting a substantial number of outages, plunging homes and businesses into darkness as the storm raged.
