The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:23 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 9:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of South Mountain Park, moving north at 15 mph with 60 mph wind gusts.
Impacted areas include Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, and Arizona State University. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The warning affects Interstate 10 between mile markers 148 and 172, Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 200, and US Highway 60 between mile markers 173 and 179. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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