The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 5:29 p.m. MST on August 13, effective until 5:45 p.m. MST. A severe thunderstorm was located over Laveen and moving north at 15 mph, with wind gusts expected to reach 60 mph.
The warning affected Phoenix, Laveen, South Mountain Park, and South Phoenix, including sections of 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 advised moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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