The National Weather Service issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 561 on August 10 at 4:58 PM MST for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties in Arizona. The watch remains in effect until midnight MST on August 11.
The alert covers populated areas including Phoenix, Mesa, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Payson, Florence, and Eloy, among others. Residents in these three counties should monitor weather conditions and be prepared for severe thunderstorms during the watch period.
Source: National Weather Service
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