The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 9:20 p.m. MST on August 30, expiring at 10 p.m. MST. At 9:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Surprise and moving northeast at 25 mph.
The warning affects Surprise, Wittmann, Sun City West, Beardsley, and Vistancia, along with portions of US Highway 60 (mile markers 127–140), AZ Route 74 (mile markers 8–25), and AZ Route 303 (mile markers 117–134). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail, with potential 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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