The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 9 at 8:13 PM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located over North Mountain Park, moving west at 10 mph, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts detected by radar.
The warning remains in effect until 8:45 PM MST. Affected areas include Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Deer Valley Airport, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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