Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 12:10AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 1209 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deer Valley Airport, or 9 miles east of Peoria, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Phoenix and Deer Valley Airport.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 216 and 223.
AZ Route 303 between mile markers 136 and 139.
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; Deer Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov