Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 12:50AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:50am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 1249 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, or near Gilbert, moving north at 20
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.
Locations impacted include...
Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek,
Chandler Heights, Gold Camp, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield,
Usery Mountain Park, Superstition Springs Mall, San Tan Valley, San
Tan Village Mall, Seville, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch,
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, Granite Reef Dam, and Higley.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 60 between mile markers 186 and 204.
AZ Route 202 between mile markers 23 and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Pinal/Superstition Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov