Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:40PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:40pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1040 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Camp Creek, or 13 miles west of Sycamore Creek, moving north at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
Locations impacted include...
Scottsdale, Round Valley, Sycamore Creek, Sunflower, Desert Mountain,
Camp Creek, and Seven Springs.
This includes AZ Route 87 between mile markers 213 and 229.
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.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Mazatzal Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov