The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Yuma County and Maricopa County, effective until 6:45 PM MST on August 31. At 6:18 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of Paloma, moving northeast at 20 mph. The storm poses hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Sundad and Hyder. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may lead to flash flooding; do not drive through flooded roadways.

Source: National Weather Service.

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