The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 9 at 11:15 PM MST, effective until 11:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of Gila Bend and moving west at 15 mph, with wind gusts expected to reach 60 mph.
The warning affects mainly rural areas of Maricopa County, including Arizona Interstate 8 between mile markers 95 and 110. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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