SOUTHWEST STORMS

Storm Map: Gusty Storms Across the Southwest – Friday, November 13, 2026

An area of unsettled weather will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Southwest today. The greatest coverage of storms is expected across Arizona, where a higher risk of gusty thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is indicated.

Arizona and New Mexico

Arizona is the primary area of concern, with a TS2 risk extending across much of the state, including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and surrounding communities. Some thunderstorms could produce gusty winds, brief periods of heavy rainfall, and localized flooding, particularly where storms develop repeatedly over the same areas.

The risk extends eastward into southern New Mexico, including portions of the Albuquerque, Alamogordo, and El Paso regions. Stronger storm cells could produce brief wind gusts and locally heavy downpours.

California, Nevada, and the Great Basin

Scattered, generally weaker thunderstorms are possible across portions of California, Nevada, and Utah. This includes areas around Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Elko.

Most activity should remain below severe levels, but locally gusty winds and brief downpours are possible. Some storms could produce reduced visibility and isolated nuisance flooding.

Overall Threat

The primary concern today is gusty thunderstorms rather than a widespread severe weather outbreak. The highest risk is across Arizona and portions of the Southwest, where heavier downpours could create localized flooding issues.

There is no widespread signal for significant tornado activity or large hail on today's risk map. However, any stronger storm could produce locally hazardous conditions.

The Bottom Line: Keep an eye on developing thunderstorms across Arizona and the surrounding Southwest today. Gusty winds and heavy downpours will be the main concerns, with isolated flooding possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.