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Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 9:37AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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At 937 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northeast of Cave Creek, or 9 miles east of New River, moving
north at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny 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...
Scottsdale, New River, Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, Camp
Creek and Seven Springs.

Measurements

Coordinates33.9060, -111.9620
RegionCave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-21T10:00:00-07:00

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