"We saw rainfall upwards of half an inch in 10 to 15 minutes," a National Weather Service meteorologist told The Arizona Republic.

A state of emergency was declared in Tempe, Arizona as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a powerful microburst that ...

A microburst with wind gusts up to 70 mph hit Tempe, leaving over 70 small businesses inoperable. The damage is so extensive that officials say several buildings may be demolished, forcing some ...

A microburst storm in Tempe displaced 130 residents and damaged over 550 homes, officials said. The storm produced 70 mph winds, causing widespread damage comparable to a small tornado. No injuries or ...

Dale Sievwright was in the shop with an Autoplex Auto Service employee. Both were unharmed when the microburst ripped through parts of the building and tore off the majority of the front of the ...

In about 15 minutes, Tempe recorded nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain. A supercell thunderstorm forms when wind speed and direction change with height, a phenomenon called wind shear.

TEMPE, Ariz. — A state of emergency was declared in Tempe, Arizona as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a powerful microburst that left a trail of damage across hundreds of homes and businesses.