Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective 8:53 p.m. MST August 9, expiring 9:15 p.m. MST.
- Radar-indicated 80 mph wind gusts threaten flying debris, roof and vehicle damage, and widespread power outages.
- Storms were moving west at 10 mph along a line from Deer Valley Airport through Downtown Glendale to near Laveen.
- Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately.
<p>SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: The <a href="https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.11625b650ea0e84398f7b66090a04a1422c34354.001.1">National Weather Service in Phoenix</a> issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa, AZ at 8:53 p.m. MST on August 9, valid until 9:15 p.m. MST.</p> <p>At 8:52 p.m. MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Deer Valley Airport to <a href="/entity/downtown/">Downtown</a> Glendale to near Laveen, moving west at 10 mph. The NWS characterized the event as destructive, warning that these are destructive storms for portions of the Phoenix metro.</p> <p>The primary hazard is radar-indicated wind gusts up to 80 mph. The NWS warns that flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter, mobile homes will be heavily damaged, and residents should expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.</p> <p>Locations in the warning area include Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, El Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Sun City, Laveen, Cashion, Litchfield Park, Glendale Sports Complex, Piestewa Peak Park, South Phoenix, the Arizona State Fairgrounds, and South Mountain Park. Affected highways include AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 130 and 150, AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 209, and AZ Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 6.</p> <p>The NWS instructs 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.</p>
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