Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 11:32PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 11:32pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1132 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of New River, moving southeast at 15 mph.
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...
New River, Cave Creek, and Seven Springs.
This includes AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 230 and 234.
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