Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 11:58AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1158 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers
extending from over Cave Creek to near Carefree, or extending from 7
miles east of New River to 7 miles northwest of Scottsdale, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, Camp Creek and
Seven Springs.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov