Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 4:31PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 431 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hilltop, or 26 miles northeast of Globe, moving northeast at 15 mph.
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...
Sawmill and Hilltop.
This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 283 and 298.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov