Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 7:57PM MST until August 30 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 756 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Big Horn, or 21
miles east of Gila Bend, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Estrella, Freeman, and Big Horn.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 131 and 149.
AZ Route 238 between mile markers 16 and 24.
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; Pinal, AZ
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov