Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Maricopa and Yuma Counties, AZ
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NWS Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Yuma County and Maricopa County until 6:45 PM MST on August 31.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona
- Issued
- September 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Phoenix AZ on August 31 at 6:19 PM MST, effective immediately until 6:45 PM MST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers east central Yuma County in southwestern Arizona and Maricopa County in south central Arizona. Locations impacted include Sundad and Hyder.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 6:18 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of Paloma or 42 miles southwest of Tonopah, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 6:19 PM MST until 6:45 PM MST on August 31, 2026.
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