Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 2:41PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 241 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles east of Sentinel, or 14 miles west of Gila Bend, moving north
at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Maricopa County.
This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 95 and 108.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov