The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 7:54 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 8:45 PM MST. At 7:53 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Maricopa, approximately 20 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, moving northeast at 10 mph.
The warning affects Maricopa, Estrella Sailport, Mobile, and Ak-Chin Village, with impacts along AZ Route 238 (mile markers 19-44) and AZ Route 347 (mile markers 163-178). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, with expected damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall may cause flash flooding; residents should move to interior rooms on the lowest floor of buildings and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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