The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 9:27 PM MST on August 30 and expiring at 10:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles north of Tonopah and moving northeast at 25 mph.
The storm poses hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail. Wickenburg and US Highway 60 between mile markers 100 and 120 are in the affected area. 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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