Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Paz and Maricopa Counties, AZ
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NWS Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central La Paz County and Maricopa County until 8:45 PM MST, with 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- La Paz and Maricopa Counties, Arizona
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix AZ. The alert is effective from 7:57 PM MST on August 30, 2026, until 8:45 PM MST on August 30, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers east central La Paz County in west central Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona. Impacted locations include Wenden and Salome, as well as US Highway 60 between mile markers 51 and 73.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 7:57 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Salome, or 34 miles south of Alamo Lake, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:57 PM MST until 8:45 PM MST on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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