The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 5:48 PM MST on August 12, effective until 6:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located over Paradise Valley and nearly stationary. The warning includes Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale Airport, Camelback Mountain, and Desert Ridge Marketplace, as well as portions of AZ Route 51 and AZ Route 101.
The storm poses hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud-to-ground lightning are occurring with this storm.
Source: National Weather Service.
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