The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Yuma County and Maricopa County on September 16 at 3:42 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Paloma, moving north at 10 mph, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts detected by radar.

The warning remains in effect until 4:15 PM MST. Residents in affected areas, including Dateland, Paloma, Hyder, and Interstate 8 between mile markers 68 and 85, 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.

Source: National Weather Service.

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