The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Paz and Maricopa counties at 10:57 PM MST on August 9, effective until 11:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 18 miles west of Tonopah and moving west at 15 mph. The storm is expected to produce 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
The warning affects mainly rural areas of southeastern La Paz and Maricopa counties, including Interstate 10 between mile markers 66 and 87. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may lead to flash flooding. Residents are advised 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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