Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 5:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Four Peaks, or 6 miles southeast of Ballantine Trailhead, moving west
at 25 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...
Round Valley, Sunflower, Sycamore Creek, Punkin Center, Tonto
Basin, Four Peaks, Rio Verde and Fort McDowell.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov