The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Yuma counties on August 10 at 8:45 p.m. MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sentinel, approximately 25 miles west of Gila Bend, and moving northwest at 15 mph. The warning was set to expire at 9 p.m. MST.

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 Interstate 8 between mile markers 80 and 98 and the Sentinel area. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.

Source: National Weather Service.

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