The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central La Paz County and Maricopa County on August 30 at 7:57 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located over Salome, moving northeast at 15 mph. The warning remained in effect until 8:45 PM MST.
Residents in the warning area, including Wenden and Salome, should expect 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. The storm is producing torrential rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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