A strong thunderstorm tracked over Peoria at 5:57 p.m. MST on August 13, moving northeast at 15 mph. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for Northwest Valley, Cave Creek/New River, Deer Valley, and North Phoenix/Glendale, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph. Affected areas include Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City West, Sun City, and Arrowhead Mall, along with Interstate 17 between mile markers 217 and 223, Route 101 between mile markers 13 and 22, and Route 74 between mile markers 22 and 30.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. The National Weather Service recommends that anyone outdoors seek shelter inside a building. The alert expires at 6:45 p.m. MST.
Source: National Weather Service.
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