The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 9:21 PM MST on August 30, expiring at 9:45 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near Morristown, moving north at 25 mph. The storm threatened areas including Buckeye, Wickenburg, Circle City, and Morristown, with impacts extending along US Highway 60 between mile markers 106 and 126 and AZ Route 74 between mile markers 1 and 5.
The primary hazard was 60 mph wind gusts, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service advised residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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