Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective 3:42 p.m. MST Sept. 16 through 4:15 p.m. MST.
- A severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Paloma, moving north at 10 mph with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts.
- Dateland, Paloma, and Hyder are in the warning area, along with Interstate 8 between mile markers 68 and 85.
- Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 3:42 p.m. MST Wednesday for northeastern Yuma County and Maricopa County, in effect until 4:15 p.m. MST.
At 3:42 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Paloma, or 38 miles west of Gila Bend, moving north at 10 mph. The NWS cited radar as the source and warned of 60 mph wind gusts, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations in the warning area include Dateland, Paloma, and Hyder. The warning also covers AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 68 and 85.
The NWS advises anyone in the affected area to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. The warning expires at 4:15 p.m. MST.
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 16/09/2026 22:43
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