Hail hit parts of the Valley including Tempe and Ahwatukee Foothills on Wednesday evening, as storms continued to sit over central Arizona.
Rain totals across Maricopa County from the last 24 hours ending Wednesday night went as high as 1.26 inches, according to the county's rainfall data map.
Some areas received up to an inch of rainfall just Wednesday, according to Isaac Smith with the National Weather Service. He added that rain could continue in parts of the Valley on Thursday.
"We do still have some lingering showers just at the east of Phoenix and we're gonna see that off toward the east through the rest of the day. So we're gonna be looking at drying conditions with clearing skies," Smith said.
Smith said a fresh storm could hit metro Phoenix this weekend, but the weather should dry up for the start of Thanksgiving week.
Tempe last month saw a major microburst that damaged homes and businesses and uprooted trees. The city now estimates that more than 1,000 homes and 83 businesses were damaged by the Oct. 13 storm.
Chances for rain between 20% and 40% in Phoenix are forecast through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
There was also a report of a partial roof collapse at Desert Sky Mall near 75th Avenue and Thomas Road in the late afternoon, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
Metro Phoenix forecast from the National Weather Service
Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 65 and a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Chances of showers range from 20% to 30%. High near 64 with a low around 53.
Saturday: Chances of showers range from 20% to 40%. High near 66 with a low around 52.
Sunday: A 20% chance of showers before 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65 and a low around 50.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind. A low around 49.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind. A low around 49.
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