The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties on July 13 at 6:09 PM MST, effective until 6:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of Tonto Basin to 9 miles southeast of Apache Lake and were nearly stationary.
The storms are expected to produce 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 Roosevelt, Canyon Lake, Punkin Center, Tonto Basin, Tonto National Monument, Four Peaks, Roosevelt Dam, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Estates, and Tortilla Flat, as well as AZ Route 188 between mile markers 232 and 266. Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning and torrential rainfall are occurring; move indoors immediately and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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