The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 1:19 a.m. MST on August 11 for a strong thunderstorm moving northwest over Cashion at 5 mph. The storm threatens the Northwest Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, and North Phoenix/Glendale areas with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail. The alert was in effect until 1:45 a.m. MST.
The storm impacts Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, and surrounding communities, including Luke AFB, Phoenix International Raceway, and Surprise Stadium. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, with minor damage to outdoor structures possible. The National Weather Service recommends that anyone outdoors seek shelter inside a building.
Source: National Weather Service.
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