The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 9 at 10:02 PM MST, effective until 10:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Estrella Mountain Ranch, moving west at 15 mph. The warning affects Goodyear, Gila Bend, Painted Rock Dam, and Cotton Center, as well as Interstate 8 between mile markers 101 and 107 and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 123 and 146.
The storm poses hazards including 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Residents should expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, along with considerable tree damage and wind damage to mobile homes and outbuildings. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding; do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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