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Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 2:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America
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At 259 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Estrella Mountain Park, or near Goodyear, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, El Mirage,
Tolleson, Youngtown, Cashion, Waddell, Laveen, Sun City, Sun City
West, Litchfield Park, Camelback Ranch, Phoenix International
Raceway, Glendale Sports Complex and Luke AFB.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Route 101 between mile markers 10 and 18. US Highway 60 between
mile markers 139 and 148. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 198
and 207. AZ Route 51 between mile markers 4 and 8. AZ Interstate 10
between mile markers 123 and 132. AZ Route 303 between mile markers
105 and 114.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 33.4333, -112.3250 |
|---|---|
| Region | Northwest Valley; Buckeye/Avondale; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; Northwest Pinal County; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T15:30:00-07:00 |
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