The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Paz and Maricopa counties effective at 11:43 PM MST on August 9 and expiring at midnight MST on August 10. At 11:42 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Salome, approximately 36 miles south of Alamo Lake, moving west at 15 mph. The storm brings 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall.
Wenden and Salome are the primary locations affected, along with US Highway 60 between mile markers 55 and 65. 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. Do not drive through flooded roadways due to the risk of flash flooding.
Source: National Weather Service.
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