The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:26 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Maricopa, approximately 15 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, and was moving north at 10 mph. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts.
Residents in Maricopa, Estrella Sailport, Mobile, and Ak-Chin Village should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may cause flash flooding. The NWS advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection and warns against driving through flooded roadways. AZ Route 238 (mile markers 29–44) and AZ Route 347 (mile markers 164–178) are in the affected area.
Source: National Weather Service.
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