The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 10:03 PM MST on August 9, effective until 10:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Palo Verde, approximately 7 miles southwest of Buckeye, and moving west at 20 mph. The warning includes areas along Interstate 10 between mile markers 90 and 119, and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 146 and 154.
The storm poses hazards including 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Residents can expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles; considerable tree damage; and wind damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoiding driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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