Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 11:01PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 11:01pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1101 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of New River, moving southeast 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...
New River.
This includes AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 238 and 241.
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:
Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov