Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 3:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hilltop, or 21 miles northeast of Globe. These
storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Hilltop and Sawmill.
This includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 272 and 298.
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:
Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov