The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 10:13 p.m. MST on August 9, expiring at 11 p.m. MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Wickenburg Ranch, moving west at 10 mph. The warning included US Highway 60 between mile markers 85 and 105, with Aguila among the impacted locations.
The storm brought hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with potential for hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall accompanied the storm, creating a flash flood risk. The National Weather Service advised residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and to avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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