The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila, Maricopa, and Pinal counties effective at 8:01 PM MST on August 19 and expiring at 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Miami, or 13 miles northwest of Globe, moving southwest at 20 mph.
The storm is expected to produce 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Affected locations include Globe, Miami, Top of the World, Central Heights-Midland City, Claypool, and Inspiration. US Highway 60 between mile markers 232 and 257, AZ Route 70 near mile marker 253, and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 214 and 229 may be impacted. 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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