The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 9 at 8:40 PM MST, effective until 9:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Desert Ridge Marketplace to Metro Center to near Arizona State Fairgrounds, moving west at 5 mph.
The primary hazard is 60 mph wind gusts, with expected damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Affected areas include Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Avondale, El Mirage, Paradise Valley, Tolleson, Youngtown, Laveen, Cashion, Sun City, Litchfield Park, Piestewa Peak Park, and Deer Valley Airport. Interstate 10 between mile markers 130 and 150, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 222, and Arizona Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 15 are in the warning area. The National Weather Service recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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