The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 9:26 PM MST on August 9, expiring at 10:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located over Estrella, approximately 17 miles east of Gila Bend, moving northwest at 20 mph.
The warning affects areas including Gila Bend, Estrella, Bosque, Cotton Center, Sonoran National Monument, and Mobile, along with Interstate 8 between mile markers 113 and 136, Arizona Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 31, and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 2 and between mile markers 119 and 146. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with expected hail damage to vehicles and wind 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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