Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 11:19PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 11:19pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1119 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Salt River Tubing Recreation Area, or 9 miles north of Apache
Junction. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Saguaro Lake, Usery Mountain Park, Salt River Tubing Recreation Area,
and Goldfield Ranch.
This includes AZ Route 87 between mile markers 193 and 197.
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:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov