The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective until 10:15 PM MST on August 9. At 9:30 PM MST, a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms was located 15 miles south of Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, moving west at 15 mph. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Gila Bend and Gila Bend Auxiliary Field are in the warning area, along with Interstate 8 between mile markers 101 and 118 and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 30. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may cause flash flooding; do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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