Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 10:47PM MST until August 9 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 10:47pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1047 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Painted Rock
Dam, or 19 miles south of Tonopah, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station and Painted Rock Dam.
This includes AZ Route 85 near mile marker 136.
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