The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa and Yuma counties at 4:00 PM MST on September 16, effective until 4:15 PM MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dateland, approximately 43 miles west of Gila Bend, moving north at 15 mph.
The storm posed a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Affected locations included Dateland, Paloma, and Hyder, as well as Arizona Interstate 8 between mile markers 68 and 84. The National Weather Service advised residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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