The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 9:28 PM MST on August 9, effective until 9:45 PM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located near Buckeye and moving west at 15 mph, with hazards including 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
The warning affects Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, Youngtown, Waddell, Cashion, Sun City, Litchfield Park, Palo Verde, Perryville, White Tank Mountain Park, and Luke AFB. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with considerable tree damage and wind damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoid driving through flooded areas.
Source: National Weather Service.
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