PHOENIX — Parts of the Valley were hit with wind and thunderstorms on Tuesday night, a day after Phoenix metro area faced destructive thunderstorms and a wall of dust.

The National Weather Service (NWS) for Phoenix initially issued a special weather statement for Avondale and Goodyear regarding 40 mph winds and possible pea-sized hail around 8:30 p.m.

The weather authority then expanded the statement to include Tolleson.

The weather activity seemed to increase as it made its way east across the Valley, as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Tolleson. The warning told Arizonans in the area to beware of 60 mph winds and possible pea-sized hail.

NWS also sent out special weather statements for Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. These ones regarded high winds but did not incl

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