Alert Details
At 526 PM MST, radar indicated scattered strong thunderstorms were located across Gila County and eastern Pinal and Maricopa Counties. Movement was west at 15 mph. Conditions are becoming more favorable for the development of additional thunderstorms and the progression of strong westward- moving outflow boundaries. Some storms may become strong to severe. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail will be possible. Strong, gusty winds will be capable of producing areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities, especially in Pinal County. Locations impacted include... Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Florence, Fountain Hills, Coolidge, Superior, Sycamore Creek, Roosevelt, East Mesa, Sunflower, Gold Canyon, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ballantine Trailhead, Round Valley, Queen Creek, Gold Camp, Usery Mountain Park, San Tan Valley, and Florence Junction. This includes the following highways... US Highway 60 between mile markers 188 and 240. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 125 and 144, and between mile markers 189 and 229. AZ Route 202 between mile markers 23 and 37. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.