The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement at 12:53 AM MST on September 12 for Northwest Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, and North Phoenix/Glendale. Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over El Mirage with wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail, and torrential rainfall. The alert affects I-10 between mile markers 131 and 133, US Highway 60 between mile markers 142 and 155, and AZ Route 101 between mile markers 3 and 15.
The statement expires at 1:30 AM MST. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, causing minor damage. Residents should seek shelter indoors and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring; lightning can strike up to 10 miles from the storm.
Source: National Weather Service.
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