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Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America
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At 745 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Mesa, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Carefree,
McDowell Mountain Park, Rio Verde, Desert Mountain, Scottsdale
Airport, Camp Creek, Granite Reef Dam, Salt River Indian Community,
Downtown Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, Mesa Riverview Mall, Tempe
Marketplace, Fort McDowell and Seven Springs.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 33.7022, -111.8389 |
|---|---|
| Region | Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/Ea |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-22T08:30:00-07:00 |
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