PHOENIX — A thunderstorm warning was issued for Maricopa County Thursday night, with gusts of wind up to 50 mph expected.

The warning is in effect for Maricopa County until 10:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

NWS said to expect precipitation levels to reach more than half an inch. No hail is expected. NWS advised those to find shelter in a nearby sturdy structure through the duration of the storm.

Was thunderstorm activity expected in the Valley?

Mark O’Malley of NWS told KTAR News 92.3 FM on Thursday morning that there would be a 30% chance of rain on Thursday night into Friday morning.

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