The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County at 9:47 p.m. MST on August 30, effective until 10 p.m. MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Beardsley, moving northeast at 25 mph. The storm brought 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall.
Affected areas include Surprise, Wittmann, Sun City West, Beardsley, and Vistancia, along with US Highway 60 between mile markers 127 and 139, AZ Route 74 between mile markers 8 and 25, and AZ Route 303 between mile markers 119 and 134. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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