The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 9:03 PM MST on August 19, expiring at 9:45 PM MST. An outflow boundary was located near San Tan Valley, approximately 10 miles southwest of Gold Canyon, moving northwest at 30 mph.
Residents in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, and surrounding areas should expect wind gusts up to 60 mph capable of damaging roofs, siding, and trees. The warning affects US Highway 60 between mile markers 180 and 212, AZ Route 87 between mile markers 165 and 171, and AZ Route 202 between mile markers 21 and 48. 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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