The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County at 7:00 PM MST on August 12, expiring at 7:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located over Downtown Mesa and was nearly stationary. The storm brought 60 mph wind gusts and continuous cloud-to-ground lightning, with impacts including damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Affected areas included Mesa, Gilbert, Freestone Park, Mesa Riverview Mall, Fiesta Mall, and Downtown Mesa, along with portions of US Highway 60 (mile markers 178-186), AZ Route 87 (mile markers 171-178), and AZ Route 202 (mile markers 11-14). The NWS advised residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and to avoid driving through flooded roadways due to torrential rainfall and potential flash flooding.
Source: National Weather Service.
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