The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County in east central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona, effective until 9:45 PM MST on August 19. At 9:11 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oak Spring Canyon near Sunflower, moving southwest at 5 mph. The storm carries hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
Impacted locations include Sycamore Creek, Sunflower, Punkin Center, Tonto Basin, and Oak Spring Canyon, along with AZ Route 87 between mile markers 215 and 229 and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 258 and 266. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately.
Source: National Weather Service.
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