The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties on July 12 at 5:08 PM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located near Apache Lake, approximately 12 miles southwest of Roosevelt, and was nearly stationary at the time of the warning.
The storm poses hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Affected locations include Four Peaks, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and Tortilla Flat. The warning expires at 5:30 PM MST. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Those near lakes along the Lower Salt River Canyon should get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle immediately.
Source: National Weather Service.
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