The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County effective at 10:37 p.m. MST on August 9, expiring at 11 p.m. MST. A severe thunderstorm was located near Aguila, approximately 18 miles west of Wickenburg, moving west at 15 mph.
The storm brings 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with hail damage to vehicles expected and wind damage likely to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection and avoid driving through flooded roadways. The warning affects US Highway 60 between mile markers 85 and 101.
Source: National Weather Service.
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