The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective until 9:45 PM MST on August 30. At 8:59 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of Circle City and moving north at 25 mph. The warning includes hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail.
Locations impacted include Buckeye, Wickenburg, Circle City, and Morristown, along with US Highway 60 between mile markers 106 and 126 and AZ Route 74 between mile markers 1 and 5. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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