Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 4:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 459 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Queen Valley, or 11 miles east of Gold Canyon, moving
west at 20 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...
Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek, Superstition Mountains,
Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield, Canyon Lake, Queen Valley,
Saguaro Lake, and Tortilla Flat.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Pinal/Superstition Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov