Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 8:23PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 8:23pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 823 PM MST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located near
Randolph, or near Coolidge, moving northwest at 25 mph.
Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of
additional thunderstorms. Some storms may become strong to severe.
Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible.
Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing
dust with reduced visibilities.
Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe,
Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Apache
Junction, El Mirage, Florence, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley,
Coolidge, and Tolleson.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 106 and 204.
AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 195 and 220.
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 148 and 178.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; Globe/Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov