The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 7:56 PM MST on August 10, valid until 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Gila Bend Auxiliary Field to 13 miles southwest of Gila Bend to 20 miles southeast of Sentinel, moving northwest at 15 mph.
The warning affects Gila Bend and Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, as well as Interstate 8 between mile markers 100 and 113 and Arizona Route 85 between mile markers 3 and 23. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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