Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective 8:40 p.m. MST August 8.
- A severe thunderstorm located near Wickenburg is moving south at 15 mph, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts.
- Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building; the warning expires at 9:15 p.m. MST.
- US Highway 60 between mile markers 99 and 118 is among the affected corridors.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 8:40 p.m. MST Saturday, August 8, valid until 9:15 p.m. MST.
At 8:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Wickenburg, moving south at 15 mph. The NWS cited radar as the detection source. Primary hazard is wind gusts reaching 60 mph, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Wickenburg is the primary impacted location. US Highway 60 between mile markers 99 and 118 falls within the warning corridor.
The NWS advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. The warning expires at 9:15 p.m. MST.
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- api.weather.gov retrieved 09/08/2026 03:45
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