The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties effective at 8:18 PM MST on September 14, expiring at 8:30 PM MST. At the time of issuance, the storm was located over Usery Mountain Park near Apache Junction and moving northeast at 15 mph. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and torrential rainfall.
Affected areas include Mesa, Apache Junction, East Mesa, Saguaro Lake, Falcon Field Airport, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield, and Salt River Tubing Recreation Area. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The NWS advises moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Do not drive through flooded roadways due to the risk of flash flooding.
Source: National Weather Service.
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