Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:56AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:56am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 156 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Vicksburg Junction, or 40 miles west of Tonopah,
moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central La Paz
County.
This includes AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 44 and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central La Paz
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov