The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Paz and Maricopa counties on August 30 at 8:28 PM MST, effective until 8:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Wenden, approximately 29 miles south of Alamo Lake, and was moving northeast at 15 mph.
The warning affects Wenden, Salome, and Harcuvar, as well as US Highway 60 between mile markers 51 and 72. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, penny-size hail, and torrential rainfall that may cause flash flooding. Residents should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is expected.
Source: National Weather Service.
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