The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:16 PM MST on August 9, expiring at 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Kaka, moving northwest at 10 mph. The storm threatens Freeman, Kaka, and Big Horn, as well as Interstate 8 between mile markers 136 and 158.
The primary hazard is 60 mph wind gusts, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may lead to flash flooding. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
Sources
Every factual claim in this article traces to one of the sources below. See how we work for the editorial process.
- National Weather Service retrieved 10/08/2026 03:20
Authored by The Scottsdale Signal. Drafted by AI from primary-source material under our beat-specific editorial guides; reviewed by humans before publish under our five-gate process. Sources retrieved at 10/08/2026 03:20. Every claim traces to a source.
