Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 2:39PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 239 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 35
miles northwest of Cottonwood Visitor, or 42 miles northwest of
Chiriaco Summit, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of the aforementioned areas.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Joshua Tree NP West
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov