Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 10:03PM MST until August 9 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 10:03pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1003 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Palo Verde, or
7 miles southwest of Buckeye, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde, Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station,
Wintersburg, Hassayampa, and Arlington.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 90 and 119.
AZ Route 85 between mile markers 146 and 154.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Maricopa, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov