GILA, AZ — SVRPSR
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona...
* Until 300 PM MST.
* At 158 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles east of Sawmill, or 41 miles east of Globe, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Gila County.
Severe weather in Gila, AZ brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS