Highlights
- NWS Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila and Maricopa counties at 1:49 p.m. MST Monday.
- A severe thunderstorm located over Roosevelt was nearly stationary, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts.
- Locations affected include Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 236 and 246.
- The warning expired at 2 p.m. MST; anyone on or near Roosevelt Lake was advised to leave the water immediately.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Gila and Maricopa counties at 1:49 p.m. MST Monday, May 25, covering Roosevelt, Roosevelt Dam, and Tonto National Monument.
According to the NWS alert, a severe thunderstorm was located over Roosevelt and was nearly stationary at the time of issuance. The agency cited radar as its source and identified the primary hazard as wind gusts up to 60 mph, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
AZ Route 188 between mile markers 236 and 246 was included in the affected zone. The warning was set to expire at 2 p.m. MST.
The NWS directed anyone on or near Roosevelt Lake to leave the water and move indoors or into a vehicle, noting that lightning can strike up to 15 miles from a parent thunderstorm. Those who could hear thunder were advised to seek safe shelter immediately. All others in the warning area were instructed to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
The warning expired at 2 p.m. MST; monitor the NWS Phoenix forecast page for any follow-on advisories.
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