Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective 5:01 p.m. MST August 9, expiring 5:15 p.m. MST.
- The storm, located 10 miles north of Top-Of-The-World, is nearly stationary and radar-indicated.
- Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, penny-size hail, and torrential rain that may cause flash flooding.
- Affected roads include US Highway 60 near mile marker 234 and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 221 and 235.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 5:01 p.m. MST August 9, covering portions of Maricopa, Gila, and Pinal counties, with the warning set to expire at 5:15 p.m. MST.
The storm was located 10 miles north of Top-Of-The-World, or 14 miles southeast of Roosevelt, and is nearly stationary, according to the NWS alert. Radar indicated hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail. NWS warns to expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Affected highways include US Highway 60 near mile marker 234 and between mile markers 236 and 241, and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 221 and 222 and between mile markers 224 and 235.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with the storm and may lead to flash flooding. NWS advises against driving through flooded roadways. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring; residents are urged to move indoors immediately and to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
The warning expires at 5:15 p.m. MST August 9; monitor the NWS Phoenix forecast page for updates or extended coverage.
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