There's a slight chance of isolated showers in the Phoenix metro on the evening of Aug. 15, but the weekend outlook is for dry conditions, the National Weather Service said.

Meanwhile, severe thunderstorm warnings for Gila Bend and Maricopa County expired late in the afternoon of Aug. 15.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 8 in both directions at State Route 85. A rapidly moving storm cell dropped about an inch of rain in a short period of time, causing flooding in the Gila Bend area, said Ted Whittock, a meteorologist with the weather service.

There is no estimate for when I-8 will reopen. Look for updates at AZ5111 .

Whittock said the Phoenix metro area has a 20% to 30% chance of isolated rain the night of Aug. 15, adding, "We could see some lingering ac

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