Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Maricopa County, AZ
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NWS Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County until 10:45 PM MST on August 30, 2026, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix AZ. The alert is effective from August 30, 2026 at 9:57 PM MST until August 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM MST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Maricopa County in south central Arizona. Locations impacted include Phoenix, Scottsdale, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree, Deer Valley Airport, Desert Mountain, and Anthem. Affected highways include AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 218 and 241, AZ Route 51 near mile marker 15, and AZ Route 101 between mile markers 27 and 30.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 9:57 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of New River, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9:57 PM MST until 10:45 PM MST on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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