Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 145 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Horseshoe Reservoir, or 11 miles west of Sycamore
Creek, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Camp Creek, Horseshoe Reservoir, and Sunset Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov