The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties at 9:01 PM MST on August 30, effective until 9:15 PM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located near South Mountain Park or Laveen, moving north at 15 mph with radar-indicated wind gusts up to 60 mph.
The warning affects Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Laveen, and areas near Arizona State University. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 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 are in the warning area. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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