Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:19PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dateland, or 46 miles west of Gila Bend, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Dateland and Paloma.
This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 61 and 76.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gila River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov