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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa, AZ

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What is happening

At 1009 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fiesta Mall, or 5 miles east of Tempe, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted...

What the bulletin says to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Phoenix AZ.

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Bulletin details

At 1009 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fiesta Mall, or 5 miles east of Tempe, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, East Mesa, Downtown Mesa, Mesa Riverview Mall, Salt River Indian Community, Fiesta Mall, Falcon Field Airport, Freestone Park, Tempe Marketplace, Gilbert City Hall, Arizona State University and Chandler City Hall.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 10:09PM MST until October 20 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 20 at 9:49PM MST until October 20 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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