Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Gila County near Sawmill, AZ
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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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