Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 8:13PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 8:13pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 812 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Central Heights-Midland City, or 9 miles north of
Globe, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Gila County.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 257 and 279.
AZ Route 188 between mile markers 217 and 230.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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