The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on July 13 at 6:30 PM MST, effective until 7:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sky Harbor Airport near Tempe, moving west at 10 mph. The storm carries 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail.
Affected areas include Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Laveen, and Arizona State University, along with Interstate 10 between mile markers 142 and 156, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 201, and Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 6. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is expected.
Source: National Weather Service.
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