The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 8:59 PM MST on August 9, expiring at 9:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Downtown Glendale to near Tolleson, moving west at 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 70 mph were expected.
The warning affected Phoenix, Glendale, Avondale, El Mirage, Tolleson, Youngtown, Sun City, Laveen, Cashion, Litchfield Park, and surrounding areas, including portions of Interstate 10 between mile markers 130 and 142, Interstate 17 between mile markers 202 and 209, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 145 and 160. The National Weather Service warned of considerable tree damage and likely damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Residents were advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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