Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County, Arizona
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NWS Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County until 8:15 PM MST with 60 mph winds and hail up to 0.75 inches.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Gila County, Arizona
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Phoenix AZ. Effective from August 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM MST until August 29, 2026 at 8:15 PM MST.
Affected Areas
Gila County in east central Arizona. Locations impacted include Globe, Miami, Claypool, Central Heights-Midland City, and Inspiration. Includes US Highway 60 between mile markers 245 and 249 and between mile markers 255 and 260, and AZ Route 188 between mile markers 214 and 226.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:47 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Claypool, or 10 miles northwest of Globe, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:15 PM MST on August 29, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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