The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County at 2:19 a.m. on August 11. At the time of issuance, the storm was located 8 miles northwest of Buckeye and moving northwest at 15 mph. The warning expires at 2:45 a.m. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.
Buckeye and Tonopah are in the path of the storm, along with Interstate 10 between mile markers 95 and 113 and Arizona Route 85 near mile marker 154. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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