A Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Maricopa at 6:05 p.m. MST on August 12 expired at 6:15 p.m. the same day. The National Weather Service Phoenix determined the storm had weakened below severe limits and no longer posed an immediate threat to life or property.

Gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible with the thunderstorm, though the warning has been allowed to expire. Residents in Maricopa should continue to monitor conditions and take shelter if severe weather develops.

Source: National Weather Service.

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