The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 8:33 PM MST on August 9, effective until 8:45 PM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located over Metro Center in Phoenix and moving west at 10 mph, with radar-indicated wind gusts up to 60 mph.
The warning affects Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, and surrounding areas including Arrowhead Mall, 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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