The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties at 9:14 PM MST on August 19, effective until 9:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near the Superstition Mountains, approximately 8 miles north of Gold Canyon, and was moving west at 20 mph. The storm is producing 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail.
Affected areas include Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Lost Dutchman State Park, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 200 and 207. 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 immediately. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may lead to flash flooding; do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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