Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:19PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Globe, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Central Heights-Midland City, and Claypool.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 246 and 268.
AZ Route 70 between mile markers 253 and 258.
AZ Route 77 between mile markers 169 and 170.
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