A strong thunderstorm was tracked by Doppler radar over Piestewa Peak Park near Phoenix at 12:52 a.m. MST on August 11, moving northwest at 5 mph. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected, with potential for knocked-down tree limbs and displaced unsecured objects.
The alert affects Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, and Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, including Downtown Glendale, Metro Center, Camelback Mountain, and North Mountain Park. Impacts extend to Interstate 10 near mile marker 147, Interstate 17 between mile markers 203 and 214, and Arizona Route 51 between mile markers 1 and 15. The National Weather Service recommends seeking shelter indoors if outdoors. The statement expires at 1:30 a.m. MST.
Source: National Weather Service.
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