The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 13 at 5:14 PM MST, effective until 5:45 PM MST. At 5:13 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near South Mountain Park and Laveen, moving north at 15 mph. The warning includes 60 mph wind gusts detected by radar.
Impacted areas include Phoenix, Laveen, South Mountain Park, South Phoenix, and Komatke, as well as Interstate 10 between mile markers 151 and 153 and Interstate 17 between mile markers 197 and 198. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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