Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 5:14PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 514 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maricopa, or 20 miles southwest of Sun Lakes, moving northeast at 15
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...
Maricopa, Estrella Sailport, and Ak-Chin Village.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 238 between mile markers 37 and 44.
AZ Route 347 between mile markers 163 and 178.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov