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Remnants of Hurricane Polo brought heavy rain, crashes, power outages and flight delays across the Phoenix area Tuesday, September 29. A flash flood watch lasts until 9 p.m., and deputies searched near 14th Street and Carefree Highway for two box trucks. Phoenix has opened free sandbag stations at nine locations, and officials say desert washes can fill quickly.
FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ-TV) · Sep 29, 2026The Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA in Phoenix closes on September 30 after nearly 75 years. The building could face demolition, but eligibility for the Phoenix Historic Property Register may halt that process. A spokesperson says the group plans to reimagine the site for a new downtown YMCA, so the block's future remains open.
cronkitenews.azpbs.org · Sep 29, 2026The Phoenix Mercury plan to focus on free agency to improve their roster after missing the playoffs in 2026. General manager Nick U’ren says the team wants a better product on the floor. The biggest open question for Mercury fans is whether the team can re-sign guard Kelsey Plum.
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Arizona State University is launching a new Center for Heat Preparedness. The center will focus research on how extreme heat affects public health, energy, infrastructure, and the economy. ASU leadership states this is the first of its kind in the nation.
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Cloudy skies, widespread rain, and thunderstorms are moving across the region due to remnants from Hurricane Polo. While the Phoenix metro area is expected to dry out by the afternoon, higher elevations will see significant rainfall. A flash flood watch remains in effect through 9 p.m. this evening.
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