Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:53PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Globe. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Globe, Miami, Cutter, Central Heights-Midland City, Claypool, Coon
Creek CG, Top-Of-The-World, and Inspiration.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 237 and 266.
AZ Route 70 between mile markers 253 and 260.
AZ Route 77 between mile markers 157 and 170.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Tonto Basin; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov