Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 10:29PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:29pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1028 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary near
New River, moving northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 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...
Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye,
El Mirage, Youngtown, New River, Sun City West, Waddell, Circle City,
Sun City, Wittmann, Litchfield Park, Cave Creek, Carefree, Deer
Valley Airport, and White Tank Mountain Park.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 116 and 125.
AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 212 and 241.
US Highway 60 between mile markers 120 and 152.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MST for
south central Arizona.
Area Description:
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Mazatzal Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov