The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 10:47 PM MST on August 9, valid until 11:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near Painted Rock Dam, approximately 19 miles south of Tonopah, moving southwest at 10 mph. The storm poses hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The warning affects areas including Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, Painted Rock Dam, and AZ Route 85 near mile marker 136. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may lead to flash flooding. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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