Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central La Paz County, AZ
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NWS Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central La Paz County until 2:45 AM MST with 60 mph winds and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central La Paz County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Phoenix AZ. Effective from August 20, 2026 at 2:08 AM MST until August 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM MST.
Affected Areas
East central La Paz County in west central Arizona, including AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 44 and 61. The storm was located 14 miles south of Vicksburg Junction or 41 miles west of Tonopah at time of issuance.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inch). Radar indicated. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective August 20, 2026 at 2:08 AM MST and expires August 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM MST. Storm moving west at 10 mph and will remain over mainly rural areas.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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