Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County near Sawmill, AZ

Source: NOAA · Gila County, Arizona

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NWS Phoenix AZ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County until 4:15 PM MST with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail near Sawmill.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Gila County, Arizona
Issued
September 11, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Phoenix AZ

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Phoenix AZ. Effective from 3:42 PM MST to 4:15 PM MST on September 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

Gila County in east central Arizona. Storm located near Sawmill, 27 miles northeast of Globe, moving southeast at 10 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

Alert effective September 11 at 3:42 PM MST until September 11 at 4:15 PM MST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Phoenix AZ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County until 4:15 PM MST with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail near Sawmill.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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