PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s a First Alert Weather Day for rain chances and the potential for severe storms across the Valley and state.

An area of low pressure has moved into Southern California and is expected to be stationary for the next few days, pulling abundant moisture up into Arizona. Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the state on Thursday and is a concern again today.

A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the southern half of the state today, including in the Valley from 8 a.m. through this evening. Storms today are capable of not just heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding, but also large hail, strong winds and dangerous lightning.

Chances for storms are higher in the higher elevations today, particularly Yavapai County in northern Arizona, and also across eastern

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