Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 4:31PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles southeast of Salome, or 25 miles west of Tonopah, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing
dust with reduced visibilities below 5 miles.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central La Paz
and Maricopa Counties.
This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 64 and 82.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central La Paz; Tonopah Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov