Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:44PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Carlos, or 11 miles east of Globe, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Globe, San Carlos, and Cutter.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 254 and 261.
AZ Route 70 between mile markers 257 and 269.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MST for
east central Arizona.
Area Description:
Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov