The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County at 11:16 AM MST on September 16, effective until 11:30 AM MST. A severe thunderstorm was located over East Mesa and moving north at 10 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts expected. Affected areas include Mesa, East Mesa, Usery Mountain Park, Superstition Springs Mall, and Falcon Field Airport, along US Highway 60 between mile markers 183 and 193 and AZ Route 202 between mile markers 17 and 32.
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. Torrential rainfall accompanying the storm may cause flash flooding; do not drive through flooded roadways.
Source: National Weather Service.
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