The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County on August 23 at 4:51 PM MST, effective until 5:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southeast of Aguila, or 18 miles southwest of Wickenburg, and was nearly stationary. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of Maricopa County, including US Highway 60 between mile markers 87 and 100. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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