GILA, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ — THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 689 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL ARIZONA
GILA
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARIZONA
MARICOPA
IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA
PINAL
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF APACHE JUNCTION, CACTUS FOREST, CASA GRANDE, ELOY, FLORENCE, JAKES CORNER, KOHLS RANCH, MESA, PAYSON, PHOENIX, PUNKIN CENTER, RYE, STAR VALLEY, AND TONTO VILLAGE.
Severe weather in Gila, AZ; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, 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