Highlights
- NWS Phoenix canceled a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa, AZ at 9:15 p.m. MST August 9.
- Storms weakened below severe limits and exited the warned area before the warning's expiration.
- Gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible; a separate warning stays in effect for parts of the West Valley.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix allowed a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa, AZ to expire at 9:15 p.m. MST on August 9 after the storms that prompted it weakened and moved out of the area.
According to the NWS alert, the storms "weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area." Gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible with the remaining thunderstorms, the agency said.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains active for portions of the West Valley in the Phoenix Metro Area, per the same NWS bulletin. Residents in those zones should continue to monitor conditions.
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 10/08/2026 04:10
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